Fleet News Safety Month 2014

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Third of fleets fail to teach road safety basics

Brake and Licence Bureau report finds companies need to improve driver education

1 Dec

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Toyota reveals future safety technology packages

Toyota has revealed some of the new technologies and systems it will be featuring in future Toyota and Lexus models to make driving safer.

28 Nov

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Fuel Card Group supports Road Safety Week

The Fuel Card Group is joining thousands of other organisations, schools and community groups across the UK promoting life-saving messages as part of Road Safety Week.

19 Nov

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The AA urges road users to be more courteous

Around three-quarters (73%) of motorists think drivers are not considerate enough, according to an AA/Populus survey.

19 Nov

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Data Drive site visualises safety statistics

Trusted Dealers has launched the Data Drive website, that breaks down over a decade's road safety data for the UK.

19 Nov

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One in 10 drivers haven’t checked tyres for a year

More than half (62%) of drivers are unaware of the legal minimum tyre tread depth and around one in 10 (12%) haven’t checked their tyres in the last year, according to research by NFDA Trusted Dealers.

18 Nov

Feature

In the spotlight: ATS Euromaster

Showing customers the difference in stopping distances in loaded vans focuses fleets’ minds about their tyre options, says ATS group sales director Peter Fairlie.

Business profiles - supplier 17 Nov

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Safety charity reveals most dangerous British roads

Road Safety Foundation report plots risk of death and serious injury on UK roads

17 Nov

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Renewed focus on road safety will cut casualties

Occupational road risk ‘cannot be ignored’ if deaths and serious injuries are to fall

17 Nov

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Specsavers launches Driver Eyecare eVoucher

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has launched its first eyecare eVoucher aimed specifically at employees who drive.

17 Nov

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Almost one million motorists risk lives by flouting traffic laws

Almost one million fixed penalty notices were issued for ‘careless driving’ and speeding offences in 2013 – the equivalent of almost two a minute, according to Brake.

17 Nov

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Fuel Card Group offers free road safety workshops

The Fuel Card Group is offering free road safety workshops and driver analysis from Applied Driver Techniques (ADT), sponsored by its MileageCount fleet management service.

17 Nov

Feature

Safety: Programme puts developments to the test

The eSafety Aware initiative allows fleet managers to experience the benefits of systems such as autonomous emergency braking. Christopher Smith reports

Accident Management 16 Nov

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Safety: AstaZero test site on a mission to end accidents

A new safety testing facility is part of the plan to avoid crashes in the first place, rather than simply reducing vehicle occupants’ injury risk, explains Simon Harris

Business profiles - supplier 14 Nov

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Safety: manufacturer technology systems

It may sound like technology from a science fiction film (or a Jean Michel Jarre concert), but a focus on safety means these systems are in use in vehicles right now. Stephen Briers reports

Accident Management 14 Nov

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Environment Agency and AA warn 60% would risk driving in flood water

The Environment Agency and AA are urging drivers to be 'flood aware', as a survey shows that despite the wettest winter on record, more than two thirds of men and half of women would still risk driving through flood water.

14 Nov

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Safety: how technology can minimise accidents

Developments such as telematics and autonomous emergency braking can significantly improve the safety of all road users. Ben Rooth reports

Accident Management 13 Nov

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Fleet industry manifesto: road safety and duty of care

The reporting of at-work road accidents and subsequent analysis is imperative to improving safety. Stephen Briers reports

Accident Management 13 Nov

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Difference between good and bad drivers can mean 25% variance in fleet costs

The best drivers can reduce total fleet costs by 12% below average but the worst can mean a 13% increase, according to figures compiled from Chevin Fleet Solutions' customer base.

13 Nov