filed in Driving Legislation, Fleet Driver Training, Road Safety, winter driving on Oct.23, 2012
“if your tyres are illegal this could result in a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 points PER tyre, and don’t forget the spare!”
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filed in Driving Legislation, Fleet Driving on Aug.21, 2012
The third prosecution for Corporate Manslaughter has been made for a firm in Manchester following a case where a man fell though a fragile roof panel in 2008. This should act as a warning to businesses who fail to take measures to ensure employees safety at work. It puts the responsibility for this at the [...]
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filed in Driving Attitude, Driving Legislation, Driving Skills, Eco Driving Tips, Fleet Driving, Road Safety, Safety Checks on Aug.17, 2012
Fleet driver training, what is in it for your business? According to Department for Transport 1052 people per week were slightly and seriously injured or killed by drivers who drive for work. Figures advise that in 2010; 10 were killed, 102 injured and 940 slightly injured due to driving for work. How does this affect your business in… [...]
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filed in Driving Legislation, Questions and answers about driving, Road Safety, Safety Checks, winter driving on Nov.05, 2010
As winter closes in this is the perfect time to prepare for the cold and the dark. Getting your car prepared for the winter could be a life safer now the chill sets in. Things to check: Tyres – critical for traction, tyres should be in good order. Check pressures, tread depth (ideally more than [...]
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filed in Driving Legislation, Road Safety, Safety Checks, Seatbelts on Oct.11, 2010
A survey released by the AA suggests that one in three of all killed drivers were not wearing seat belts. Over three hundred lives could be saved if everyone wore seat belts. The evidence suggests that the sort of driver who chooses not to wear a belt is twice as likely to be involved in [...]
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filed in Driving Legislation, Questions and answers about driving, Safety Checks on Jan.12, 2010
Tyres are the most important safety aspect of the car because the tyres are the only thing keeping your car in contact with the road; because of this the law can be strict in terms of penalties. In theory the fine for the driver can be up to £2,500 per tyre and 3 penalty points [...]
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filed in Driving Legislation, Driving Skills, Safety Checks on Jan.06, 2010
During winter months it is essential to be prepared for breakdowns, incidents and been stranded. In the winter this is more important due to the extreme cold. Basic suggested items include: Hi visibility jacket Warning triangle Torch and spare batteries Blanket and warm clothing (hat/gloves/scalf/spare jacket/jumper) Back up food supplies (chocolate bars/dried fruit/2l bottle of [...]
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