For people working in situations that could become dangerous, giving them the ability to alert you remotely of their location when they are in danger can be a lifesaver.  This is particularly important for lone workers. The range of industries that could improve their staff’s safety by monitoring their location is huge.

Road Haulage Association Chief Executive Richard Burnett announced national lorry week at the RHA compliance conference last month:

“Eighty-five per cent of everything we eat, wear, buy and use is moved, at some point, on the back of a UK-registered lorry...."

Whether you agree or not with the odd phenomenon of changing the clocks twice a year, the facts are that after the clocks are put back in late October each year, we see a marked increase in road accidents.

According to the department for transport, the majority of cycling deaths happen on rural roads, where high speed limits increase the chances of collision related deaths.  However there is a worrying trend developing in urban areas for increasing numbers of cyclists sustaining serious injuries and being killed, despite the low speed limits.

In today’s world “Crash for Cash” is becoming a very real issue.  After an accident all parties concerned can give conflicting views on what caused the accident.  This could result in one of your drivers being accused of causing a crash even when they did not cause it.

Did you know that fatigued drivers could cause real damage if left on the road, with research showing that 20% of accidents on major roads are sleep-related?  When you are running a fleet of vehicles it’s hard to know how long your drivers are travelling before taking breaks.

Electric cars are becoming more popular in the UK as fuel costs rise. Electricity is now a cheaper and far more environmentally friendly alternative for road users.   We read an interesting article recently that gave some good reasons for choosing to opt for an electric car

Thousands of road users will come across your vehicles, and it may well be the first time they’ve heard of your company. It’s very difficult to change a reputation once it’s been established, so it’s worth making sure you’re making a positive first impression.

Beyond the obvious safety precautions such as wearing a helmet, high-vis clothing and having lights, there are some small changes you can make to your behaviour to lower your chances of getting in an accident.

Starting in September 2015, all new vehicles must comply with the Euro 6 emission standards implemented by the EU last year. The aim of the legislation is to lower the amount of harmful substances being produced by car exhaust, including nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, certain hydrocarbons and also particulate matter.

Are you prone to outbursts of anger when driving? Have you had a few more knocks than you’d like? Making small changes to your driving style will not only reduce your chances of having an accident; it will also save you money.

Try following these 3 tips to being a safer, happier driver.