Posts about Driver Safety
How is the safety of a vehicle assessed?
May 12, 2022
We explain how vehicles are assessed for their safety and what formal programmes exist for this. We also explain the most popular safety rating measures. ... Read more
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
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
The Importance of Situation Awareness
March 15, 2022
A key foundation to all good driving is situation awareness, which has long been a staple in mission-critical areas like law enforcement and aviation.... Read more
How to prevent driver fatigue
March 07, 2022
European Transport Safety Council complained that over more than 30 years multiple initiatives to regulate drivers’ hours and fatigue had failed. ... Read more
Core Skills for Your Drivers
February 04, 2022
What makes a good driver? Here is a broad framework that defines the core skills for drivers and how to apply them to everyday driving.... Read more
10 road safety challenges facing low-income countries
January 21, 2022
People living in low-income countries have a 330% higher risk of dying in a road crash than those living in high-income countries. We list the challenges. ... Read more
The science behind taking regular breaks when driving
January 17, 2022
Fatigue is a leading cause of road traffic collisions with evidence to show that crash risk increases as driving time increases. Regular breaks are a must.... Read more
Proactively managing driver safety is the most effective way to minimize corporate liability
January 12, 2022
We explain why gathering and accessing data on work-related driving behaviour does not create additional liability and exposure for businesses. ... Read more
A new Decade of Action for Road Safety: WHO seeks to reduce road traffic deaths by 50%
January 03, 2022
The extension to the global road safety initiative, launched by the WHO and UN, seeks to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. ... Read more