When running a fleet, it can seem next to impossible to keep track of your drivers’ information. Checking which drivers have licences that are expired or need updating, or those that may have points or disqualifications can often seem like a monumental task. This is particularly true for larger fleets that may have dozens, or […]
Read More The Importance of Licence Checking20th – 24th November marks the BRAKE Charity’s Road Safety Week campaign. This annual campaign involves a number of events at schools and businesses across the country. Each year, BRAKE picks out a theme for the campaign. This year, that’s Speed Down Save Lives – and they’re challenging drivers, passengers and other road users […]
Read More Brake : Road Safety Week 2017If you drive regularly, then no doubt you’ve seen plenty of vehicles that are less than roadworthy. Broken wing mirrors, shattered brake lights, and flat-looking tyres are all obvious signs of a poorly kept vehicle. While it’s expected that a company will maintain their vehicles correctly, the ultimate responsibility for checking a van lies with […]
Read More Vehicle Checks – VansThe truth is that your kids learn more from your behaviour than you think they do. Positive role modelling by parents of 5-12 year olds has the potential to have a huge influence on their child’s future driving behaviour. It’s important to try and set a positive example when driving – practicing […]
Read More Parental Role ModelDrivers caught speeding will soon face stricter penalties and much higher fines, based on what they earn. From April 24, 2017, new rules will come into place in the UK, which could mean offenders could now be charged up to 175% of their weekly income. In the UK, the current penalty for speeding is a £100 fine […]
Read More New Speeding Fines – 24/04/17Training is a vital part of managing a motor fleet – but sometimes, it’s hard to find the time to send drivers out for assessment. Having drivers out on the road and a busy workload means that sometimes, you simply can’t afford for them to be out for a day. Luckily, Safedrive have the solution […]
Read More Online Driver ProfilingWe all know them – those spots around the vehicle where you just can’t see. Even with additional mirrors, which were brought in as standard for HGVs in 2009, there are still several large blind spots around your average vehicle. As part of our new video series, we carried out some visibility tests with a […]
Read More Blind Spots – Raising AwarenessToday marks the final day of BRAKE Charity’s Road Safety Week campaign. This annual campaign involves a number of events at schools and businesses across the country. Each year, BRAKE picks out a theme for the campaign. This year, that’s Make the Pledge – and they’re challenging drivers, passengers and other road users to follow six […]
Read More Road Safety Week 2016: Make the PledgeTake a moment to consider the tyres on your vehicle. Do you know how worn down they are? When did you last check the pressure? Are they under/over inflated, damaged, or punctured? More than 1 in 4 British motorists only change their tyres when they are already classed as illegal. This means […]
Read More Tyre Safety Month 2016Earlier this year, we received a request from one of our regular clients. Their work had led them to require the use of 4×4 vehicles – which needed to be driven off-road across steep peaks and muddy terrain. Luckily, we were happy to help! We were able to organise a series of […]
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