Driver management - Page 11

British motorists avoid parallel parking more than any other manoeuvre, according to a new survey by Kwik Fit.

The challenges faced by fleet managers in ensuring younger drivers, used to be constantly ‘connected’, remain safe to themselves and other road users was a key topic.

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

Computer chip maker Intel is acquiring driverless technology firm Mobileye for £12.5bn.

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.

Driving with an undiagnosed sleep condition is more dangerous than drink driving, according to new research.

Police are investigating a terrifying road rage attack on the M62 where a vehicle was attacked after a collision.

Addison Lee will spend £7.5m to improve driver skills, awareness and safety, while continuing to work with TfL to raise standards in the sector.

A study of 1,000 UK drivers has revealed women are, on average, 12% angrier than men when they’re behind the wheel.

A new study by the London School of Economics (LSE) and Goodyear has shown UK drivers are most nervous about sharing the roads with autonomous vehicles.

Leasing company Venson says that the fleet industry should counter cybersecurity fears before fully autonomous vehicles become a reality.

A year on from the first driver being prosecuted for middle-lane hogging, almost a third (32%) of motorists still admit to being a middle-lane hogger, according to new research from Confused.com.

Business Driver has been appointed by BT to deliver driver training services across all divisions of the company.

Findings from new research into a severe and potentially devastating sleeping disorder has revealed eight out of 10 businesses, that run vehicle fleets, say they would benefit from greater awareness of the condition.

More than a third of company car drivers have a fundamental lack of knowledge of the Highway Code and basic road laws, claims E-Training World.

National Windscreens has launched its calibration service for windscreen mounted cameras, a critical part of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Trial aims to quantify benefits after current evidence labelled 'patchy'

Drivers who suffer stress are more likely to be in a road crash, the TTC Group warns as part of Stress Awareness Month.

By Steve Whitmarsh, managing director, Run Your Fleet

Autoglass is beginning to roll-out its new solution to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Developed for online gaming, Spatial OS platform will maximise vehicle use

RoSPA has agreed a deal with Fujitsu UK to develop a web application that will assess the company’s fleet drivers.

On-board cameras that support features such as emergency braking and lane departure warnings for drivers are being recognised by insurers - though Autoglass is warning that the systems need to be aligned properly after windscreen repair and replacement.

TTC Group has been named as one of the top 1,000 dynamic companies to inspire Britain.

Crashes involving at-work drivers are forecast to reduce as employers benefit from a new online benchmarking tool being launched today (Wednesday, March 2).

RoSPA's fleet safety division is delivering a record number of training interventions after a restructuring last year.

Police Scotland paid £350,000 over three years in compensation for road accidents involving officers, an investigation has found.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has launched a new course to help organisations improve the safety of their fleet drivers.

Brake and Arval are to run a series of training courses throughout the UK to help companies improve the safety of their at-work drivers.

Addison Lee has presented its 1000th gold diploma issued from its in-house driver training scheme.

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

The IMI and SOE are to launch a campaign to formalise skills assessment and training for technicians working on buses, lorries and other heavy vehicles.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has reiterated its call for drivers to improve driving skills as part of their lifelong personal development.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has recommended West Yorkshire Police improve driver training after a fatal collision in Leeds.

TomTom Telematics has launched a new smartphone app that gives drivers real-time feedback on their driving style.

BT Fleet is working on a range of simulators that could offer a more cost-effective way to train company vehicle drivers.

E-Training World has launched new web-based dashboard reporting for its online driver profiling and e-driver training systems.

Drivers at clothing brand Barbour have been through simulator-based training to reduce fuel consumption and improve safety.

Teesside University has added new dates to its fully-funded driver training programme for SMEs in the north east.