By John Simpson 16 December 2011
Well the white stuff’s finally here and thus begins an unavoidable challenge to every fleet.
However, slushy roads are an issue that can be contained with the right knowledge, according to road safety charity Brake which this week released new guidance for fleet managers on the topic of ‘Driver Safety in Bad Weather’.
A third of all fatal road crashes last year happened when road surfaces were wet, flooded, icy or snowy, according to data from the Department for Transport, and Roz Cumming, development manager at Brake, hopes that fleet managers have educated drivers on the dangers present when driving in adverse weather.
“While attention in the UK turns to winter, the Fleet Safety Forum wants to highlight the risks associated with driving in bad weather at any time,” said Roz.
“Our guidance gives accessible, practical advice and information that managers can use to manage this risk and keep their drivers and other road users safe, during the holiday season and beyond.”
Steve Coffin, Marketing & Operations Director for MiX Telematics, explained why his company was supporting Brake’s latest publication: “While a key aspect of our work in the fleet management arena is to help reduce road risk all year round, at no time is this more important than during the winter months when safe and careful driving is essential.
“I would urge all fleet operators to acquire a copy and put its good ideas into practice.”
The first 50 fleet managers to enquire will receive a free copy, while non-subscribers will have to pay £5. Email forum@brake.org.uk or call 01484 559909 to order.
Categories: Fleet news , Brake
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