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Chevin Fleet Solutions says fleets can improve management of accidents and driver safety by making better, evidence-led projections about fleet risks.

Nissan GB has adopted a technology that’s almost 200 years old to create a concept solution for reducing smartphone distraction at the wheel.

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

Learner drivers will have to operate a satellite navigation system during their driving test as part of changes to the test aimed at improving road safety.

TomTom Telematics has launched its inaugural driver of the year awards to help promote safer and more responsible driving standards among European business fleets.

Euro NCAP has released the test results of two new cars. The BMW 5 Series gets a five-star safety rating while Fiat’s made-over Doblò gets a less impressive three stars.

TCH Leasing is seeing strong cost recovery for its customers after accidents thanks to a tie-up with FMG.

A video highlighting the risks of accidents faced by at-work drivers has been produced by IAM RoadSmart.

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to avoid eating and drinking while at the wheel.

Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, outlines some simple tips for drivers using technology.

Tough new penalties for using a mobile phone while driving could see the number of offenders drop dramatically, new research suggests.

Operator Network Rail has released footage showing a motorist putting their life and others at risk as they swerve at speed around safety barriers at a Black Country level crossing.

Eight out of ten drivers (84%) have driven even though they were 'very tired', according to an AA-Populus Driver Poll.

Selsia has been awarded a three-year contract to centrally manage Amey’s accident repairs for its fleet of more than 10,000 cars, vans and heavy commercial vehicles.

The DVSA is urging drivers to check their vehicles, parts or accessories aren’t one of the 2.6 million vehicles in Great Britain subject to a safety recall.

A fresh call has been made for the Government to act to prevent vocational drivers suffering from sleep apnoea from facing a ‘life sentence’ of guilt.

An academic partnership has launched a new online educational road safety training programme.

Licence Bureau has launched a new driver safety guide, in association with safety charity Brake, to highlight typical driving distractions.

A member of the Police Federation of England and Wales has suggested that motorists who use their mobiles illegally at the wheel should have them confiscated.

Zero tolerance on drink-driving and graduated driver licensing schemes should become the norm in order to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers.

Thatcham Research says the Ford Mustang bucks the positive trend towards safer cars by not offering similar levels of safety in the UK as in the United States.

Police forces are targetting motorists using mobiles illegally, yet new evidence suggests a new approach is needed or road safety is at risk.

Road safety charity Brake is encouraging fleet managers to ensure their drivers commit to being ‘sustainable, sober, secure, silent, sharp and slow’. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how to get these messages across

TRL head of transport psychology Shaun Helman and sustainable travel lead Scott Davidson explain how fleet managers can use a range of psychology interventions to change the way drivers behave

Implementation and enforcement of a code of practice can reduce the threat from one of the biggest dangers facing road users. Andrew Ryan reports

Brake, the road safety charity, is running a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the importance of fleet safety policies and procedures.

There has been a significant increase in the number of people killed, or seriously injured, in road traffic accidents between June 2015 and 2016, the latest figures from the Department of Transport show.

Transport for London (TfL) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) were among those who have been recognised internationally at the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards.

Two-thirds of motorists believe the Government should introduce technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety, according to new research by Continental Tyres.

Installing the technology can have a significant influence on the incident rate of a fleet. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how you should use the data

Manufacturers are developing ever-more sophisticated systems to cut the number of collisions. Simon Harris looks at some of the latest technology

Elaine Corner sustained serious injuries after being knocked off her motorbike by an at-work driver. Here she shares her story and explains why fleet managers need to treat road safety seriously.

Thatcham Research is urging vehicle manufacturers to fit life-saving safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to cars as standard, rather than as an optional extra.

Fleet managers are being urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week, which takes place between November 21 and 27.

Many companies are managing the risks of drivers on company business “inconsistently and in some cases poorly”, which is a risk to themselves and other road users.

Accreditation schemes for van and truck operators should extend to cars, according to a former police chief.

Thatcham Research has called for manufacturers to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating as standard after the Fiat Tipo was awarded three stars.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has issued advice for employers and their employees who drive in the dark, ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.

Major failings in assessing people’s fitness to drive have left them unable to work and isolated, according to a new report published today.

Drivers who use their own vehicle for work are more likely to pose a road safety risk than company car drivers, according to new research from Lex Autolease.