Posts about distracted driving
Both ‘hands-free’ and ‘hand-held’ calls while driving are as unsafe as drink driving
March 21, 2024
Evidence shows that hands-free calls while driving are just as dangerous as physically using a mobile phone. Cognitive distraction can increase crash risk ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
How to Drive More Safely around Pedestrians
December 18, 2023
Drivers can do so much more to keep pedestrians safe. But it means retraining, driving more carefully, and consistently practising these new safety habits.... Read more
Mi Ae Lipe
Eyes on the road: why Brightmile doesn't do in-trip notifications
March 03, 2023
Nothing other than driving and essential notifications from your vehicle should be competing for your attention when you are behind the wheel of a vehicle.... Read more
Adam Hawes
Safety on Two Wheels: What Motorcyclists Need to Know
May 02, 2022
In 2016, two-wheelers were involved in 28% of global road fatalities. We provide tips for staying safe on two wheels and discuss how employers can help.... Read more
Mi Ae Lipe
The growing risk from infotainment distraction
April 11, 2022
Drivers using in-vehicle infotainment may take their eyes off the road for a sustained period of time and may also become distracted by interacting with it... Read more
Steve Smethurst
The Myths of Distraction and What We Can Really Do about Distracted Driving
June 07, 2021
We share the most significant myths surrounding distracted driving and explain how we address distraction honestly and effectively in our workplace. ... Read more
Mi Ae Lipe
Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly Driving
March 17, 2021
The number of people killed on U.S. roads is the highest it’s been in 13 years. Experts are placing the blame on two things – speeding and distraction. ... Read more
David Reich
Seven ways to be a good passenger
March 10, 2021
We cover the seven key ways in which passengers can help make work-related driving trips safer with the actions they take to support their colleagues. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Safe driving in the Holiday Season - A personal story
December 10, 2020
Sean Rooney shares his own personal experience of being involved in a road traffic collision, in the hope, it will encourage safer driving.... Read more
Seán Rooney
The most common types of driving distraction
August 17, 2020
Up to 80% of crashes involve some form of driver distraction. We list all the most common types of distractions employees, and drivers must be mindful of. ... Read more
Adam Hawes
