Road safety charity Brake aims to educate drivers on the risks of multi-tasking behind the wheel, and calling on the Government to regulate the use of distracting technologies.
“For many drivers there is an increasing array of technological temptations that can pose a deadly distraction,” says Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive of Brake.
“Brake’s advice is set your sat-nav and radio before you set off, put your phone in the boot and ensure you’re not tempted to do anything that will take your mind or eyes off the road while driving.”
“Driving is an unpredictable activity, so you still need to look at signs, particularly those warning of hazards or speed limits, and watch for people and unexpected problems.”
It’s easy to pick up bad habits when using a sat-nav, which is why regular driving safety training is so important for business fleets. Make certain that all your employees know how to use sat-navs safely, and share driver safety tips to improve their behaviours behind the wheel.
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