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Fleet industry poll backs lane-hogging campaign

Lane-hogging on Britain’s motorway network annoys motorists the most, with more than half (50.8%) putting it as their number one pet hate.

8 Sep

Condition of local roads likely to worsen, says RAC

The poor state of Britain’s local roads has been found to be the number one concern among drivers, according to the RAC Report on Motoring 2015.

8 Sep

Grey fleet operators are at risk of prosecution

A significant number of fleet managers are failing to fulfil their duty of care obligations with grey fleet drivers, research suggests.

8 Sep

Safety is biggest concern over driverless cars, finds OSV survey

Almost three-quarters (72%) of the UK population is anxious over the arrival of driverless cars, with safety topping the concerns list, an OSV survey has found.

2 Sep

Company drivers confess to string of motoring offences in Lex Autolease report

Employers are being urged to take road risk management seriously after one in five drivers admitted to using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.

1 Sep

Employers urged to get involved in Road Safety Week and request action pack

Employers, especially those with staff who drive for work, are being urged to register now to be part of Road Safety Week (November 23-29).

28 Aug

Brake produces learning resource to highlight importance of eye tests for drivers

Road safety charity Brake has produced a free interactive e-learning resource to highlight the importance of drivers making sure their vision is up to scratch before getting behind the wheel.

24 Aug

DVLA driver health check system is ‘open to abuse’

No one prosecuted for false declaration of fitness to drive, fatal crash inquiry told.

21 Aug

A quarter of employers are concerned about their driver's eyesight, finds survey

Research released by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, has shown that that 25% of employers have concerns about their driver's eyesight.

14 Aug

Toyota safety sense features introduced for Aygo and Yaris

The Toyota Aygo city car and Yaris supermini are now available with Toyota safety sense, providing a suite of features.

6 Aug

Guidance on education and training for at-work drivers issued by Brake

Brake has published guidance for employers with staff who drive for work on driver training and education, with support from Drivers Domain UK.com.

5 Aug

Next Fleetwise programme now live

The next part of the FleetWise programme is now live, with the scheme focussing on all aspects of safety and compliance this month.

4 Aug

Make your vehicles safer with active and passive technology systems

Technology advances are making vehicles safer as legislation influences pace of change

Legislation 31 Jul

New campaign warns middle-lane hoggers of dangers

A new campaign has been launched in Cheshire warning middle-lane hoggers that they are putting their lives in danger, as well as risking an on-the-spot fine.

29 Jul

Cut road risk and costs with van and truck safety technology

Developments such as telematics and autonomous emergency braking can improve safety and reduce insurance premiums

Accident Management 29 Jul

Brake seminar to focus on saving fleets money while improving safety

Road safety charity Brake is holding a seminar on saving money through fleet risk management on Thursday, September 10, in London.

28 Jul

One in 10 drivers admits to taking a ‘selfie’ while driving, says IAM

One in 10 drivers admitted to taking a 'selfie' while driving in the last month, research from the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) suggests.

23 Jul

Drivers urged to reset multimedia systems at vehicle de-fleet

Fleet managers are being urged to remind company car drivers to reset in-vehicle multi-media systems ahead of de-fleet amid possible security concerns.

20 Jul

IAM research finds drivers avoid rest breaks on long journeys

Two-thirds of drivers on long journeys do not to stop to take rest breaks on the motorway because they don’t feel they have any need to, research suggests.

16 Jul

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

A Government clampdown on the use of hands-free phones while driving could be considered in an effort to improve road safety.

30 Jun

safety and risk management - Page 91

Fleet industry poll backs lane-hogging campaign

Condition of local roads likely to worsen, says RAC

Grey fleet operators are at risk of prosecution

Safety is biggest concern over driverless cars, finds OSV survey

Company drivers confess to string of motoring offences in Lex Autolease report

Employers urged to get involved in Road Safety Week and request action pack

Brake produces learning resource to highlight importance of eye tests for drivers

DVLA driver health check system is ‘open to abuse’

A quarter of employers are concerned about their driver's eyesight, finds survey

Toyota safety sense features introduced for Aygo and Yaris

Guidance on education and training for at-work drivers issued by Brake

Next Fleetwise programme now live

Make your vehicles safer with active and passive technology systems

New campaign warns middle-lane hoggers of dangers

Cut road risk and costs with van and truck safety technology

Brake seminar to focus on saving fleets money while improving safety

One in 10 drivers admits to taking a ‘selfie’ while driving, says IAM

Drivers urged to reset multimedia systems at vehicle de-fleet

IAM research finds drivers avoid rest breaks on long journeys

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

safety and risk management - Page 91

Fleet industry poll backs lane-hogging campaign

Condition of local roads likely to worsen, says RAC

Grey fleet operators are at risk of prosecution

Safety is biggest concern over driverless cars, finds OSV survey

Company drivers confess to string of motoring offences in Lex Autolease report

Employers urged to get involved in Road Safety Week and request action pack

Brake produces learning resource to highlight importance of eye tests for drivers

DVLA driver health check system is ‘open to abuse’

A quarter of employers are concerned about their driver's eyesight, finds survey

Toyota safety sense features introduced for Aygo and Yaris

Guidance on education and training for at-work drivers issued by Brake

Next Fleetwise programme now live

Make your vehicles safer with active and passive technology systems

New campaign warns middle-lane hoggers of dangers

Cut road risk and costs with van and truck safety technology

Brake seminar to focus on saving fleets money while improving safety

One in 10 drivers admits to taking a ‘selfie’ while driving, says IAM

Drivers urged to reset multimedia systems at vehicle de-fleet

IAM research finds drivers avoid rest breaks on long journeys

Government considers targeting hands-free phone use

Most read

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge