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Business Driver: ‘The driver is always the highest risk element’

Business Driver is using benchmarking, training and standardisation to improve fleet operators’ safety and reduce costs. Christopher Smith reports

Business profiles - supplier 8 Jan

Motorist with more than 50 points escapes driving ban

Three drivers with more than 40 points on their driving licence are still allowed on the road, according to data released by the DVLA.

7 Jan

HS Fleet launches driver risk management services

HS Fleet has launched a range of driver risk management services, designed to ensure businesses maintain control of their driver and fleet management.

6 Jan

Thames Water cuts incident rate by 24% in two years

Michelle Nasr tells Sarah Tooze how online assessments and a driver points system revamped Thames Water’s road risk management programme

Business profiles - fleet 4 Jan

Government unveils measures to improve the safety of Britain's roads

The Government has unveiled measures to improve the safety of Britain’s roads, including ensuring learner drivers are properly prepared before their test.

22 Dec

Six out of 10 motorists oppose changes to drink-drive laws

Six out of ten motorists oppose changes to drink-driving laws a year after Scotland introduced its 50mg limit, according to a new survey.

15 Dec

Brake offers essential crisis response training for employers

Brake is inviting executive management, HR professionals and fleet management personnel to attend an essential crisis response training course.

11 Dec

Almost nine in 10 motorists cannot correctly identify the drink-drive limit

The vast majority (88%) of UK motorists cannot correctly identify the current drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, research shows.

8 Dec

Safety technology on vehicles focuses on vulnerable road users

Thatcham Research believes the prospects for pedestrians and cyclists are improving, as manufacturers future proof safety systems using camera technology.

4 Dec

Institute of Advance Motorists launches winter road safety drive

Institute of Advanced Motorists has launched its #wheelsinwinter campaign to support business and leisure travellers in driving safely this winter.

25 Nov

One-quarter of motorists would drive more patiently to increase road safety

One-quarter (24%) of motorists would drive more patiently to increase road safety, research by Venson Automotive has found.

25 Nov

Licence Bureau and Skanska team up for Brake Road Safety Week workshops

Licence Bureau has joined forces with Skanska to deliver road safety workshops as part of Brake’s Road Safety Week (November 23-29, 2015).

24 Nov

Brake calls on employers to promote ‘drive less, live more’ message

Brake is launching a national campaign today (November 23) at the start of Road Safety Week which calls on drivers to drive less, live more.

23 Nov

Multi-tasking behind the wheel and driving don’t mix, says IAM

Multi-tasking while driving is dangerous, according to a new report produced by the Institute of Advanced Motorists and the Transport Research Laboratory.

20 Nov