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Young drivers 'can't change a tyre'

Research published by Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has highlighted a low level of awareness when it comes to vehicle maintenance among the UK's young drivers.

10 Jun

Burnt Tree achieves RoSPA Gold award

Burnt Tree has been named as winner of a Gold Award in the recent RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.

9 Jun

Young driver deaths down 10%

The number of drivers aged 17-24 killed in an accident has decreased by 10 per cent since 2010, according to the latest analysis by road safety charity Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

6 Jun

New in-car app can ‘add to business efficiency’

Increased connectivity through in-car apps promises to make life a lot easier for the company car driver.

5 Jun

Network Rail targeting motorists who drive for a living

Network Rail is targeting professional drivers in an effort to help reduce the number of incidents at level crossings.

3 Jun

Fines imposed for reckless ladder work

A foolhardy roofer has appeared in court after footing a double extension ladder on a transit van in order to access a third floor façade.

3 Jun

Fleets divided over red light length

Half of fleets believe traffic lights should stay red for longer, according to a poll by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk.

27 May

Safety and efficiency rise in camera technology trial

One of the world’s largest healthcare companies has witnessed significant improvements in both the safety and fuel efficiency of part of its fleet after introducing a trial of an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).

27 May

IAM Drive & Survive goes social to find the UK’s best commercial drivers

IAM Drive & Survive, the commercial driver training arm of road safety charity the IAM, is launching the IAM Drive & Survive Pride Awards to celebrate the UK’s best company drivers.

23 May

Tailgating and speeding ‘rife’ on UK motorways

More than half (57%) of motorists admit to driving too close to the vehicle in front of them, while a similar proportion (60%) break the speed limit by 10mph or more (60%) on motorways, research suggests.

22 May

Manufacturers demonstrate life-saving technologies at Company Car in Action

Manufacturers will give fleet decision-makers the opportunity to experience the latest life-saving technologies at Company Car in Action on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10 and 11.

21 May

AEB ‘will save more than 1,200 lives in 10 years’

Fleet views are being sought to help supplement a submission to the Treasury that is part of a campaign to boost the take-up of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.

21 May

Free fleet forum looks at telematics

A free forum organised by Cardinus Risk Management aims to provide valuable advice and information for anybody with responsibility for at-work drivers and managing vehicle fleet risk.

20 May

Company car driver had drunk 10 pints of beer

A drink driver was nearly four times over the limit when he crashed his company car after a Christmas night out, an inquest into his death has heard.

20 May

Brake urges companies to make sure their vehicles are fit for the road

Brake is calling on all businesses to make sure their vehicles are safe to be on the roads to prevent unnecessary crashes.

16 May

Most motorists 'don’t want' 20mph zones

Drivers are against the idea of a blanket 20mph speed limit on urban roads, according to research published by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

16 May

Smart safety features integrated with traffic control on future Vauxhalls

Opel is developing technology aimed at increasing efficiency and safety in urban transport, while will appear in future Vauxhall cars.

15 May

MP wins award for campaign for tougher sentences for banned drivers who kill

Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, has been given a national road safety award by the charity Brake and Direct Line Group for his campaign for tougher sentences for disqualified, unlicensed and uninsured drivers who kill and injure.

15 May

Driving with your partner ‘increases’ accident risk

Drivers are happier, more confident and focused when driving by themselves according to research released today by Allianz Insurance.

15 May

Brake urges hard-line approach to at-work drink and drug-drivers

Employers are being urged to take a zero-tolerance approach to at-work drink and drug-driving by Brake.

14 May

safety and risk management - Page 98

Young drivers 'can't change a tyre'

Burnt Tree achieves RoSPA Gold award

Young driver deaths down 10%

New in-car app can ‘add to business efficiency’

Network Rail targeting motorists who drive for a living

Fines imposed for reckless ladder work

Fleets divided over red light length

Safety and efficiency rise in camera technology trial

IAM Drive & Survive goes social to find the UK’s best commercial drivers

Tailgating and speeding ‘rife’ on UK motorways

Manufacturers demonstrate life-saving technologies at Company Car in Action

AEB ‘will save more than 1,200 lives in 10 years’

Free fleet forum looks at telematics

Company car driver had drunk 10 pints of beer

Brake urges companies to make sure their vehicles are fit for the road

Most motorists 'don’t want' 20mph zones

Smart safety features integrated with traffic control on future Vauxhalls

MP wins award for campaign for tougher sentences for banned drivers who kill

Driving with your partner ‘increases’ accident risk

Brake urges hard-line approach to at-work drink and drug-drivers

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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 98

Young drivers 'can't change a tyre'

Burnt Tree achieves RoSPA Gold award

Young driver deaths down 10%

New in-car app can ‘add to business efficiency’

Network Rail targeting motorists who drive for a living

Fines imposed for reckless ladder work

Fleets divided over red light length

Safety and efficiency rise in camera technology trial

IAM Drive & Survive goes social to find the UK’s best commercial drivers

Tailgating and speeding ‘rife’ on UK motorways

Manufacturers demonstrate life-saving technologies at Company Car in Action

AEB ‘will save more than 1,200 lives in 10 years’

Free fleet forum looks at telematics

Company car driver had drunk 10 pints of beer

Brake urges companies to make sure their vehicles are fit for the road

Most motorists 'don’t want' 20mph zones

Smart safety features integrated with traffic control on future Vauxhalls

MP wins award for campaign for tougher sentences for banned drivers who kill

Driving with your partner ‘increases’ accident risk

Brake urges hard-line approach to at-work drink and drug-drivers

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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

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

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

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

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