There have been reports recently of dropping driving standards on UK roads. From this report looking at data from The Ministry of Justice which indicates drug driving, speeding and dangerous driving hit record highs in 2021. To this...
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Driving Safely This Winter
Hazards drivers face in the winter months With Winter fast approaching and the weather already starting to a take a turn for the worse, the hazards you face as a driver will be changing. And figures suggest that accidents increase when...
Can I Go Straight to a Class 1 HGV Licence?
To become an HGV driver, you will need to obtain your HGV driving licence. To qualify as an HGV driver, you will need to: Have a full car licence Be over 18 (some exceptions apply) Obtain your professional driving qualification – the...
HGV Weekly Rest Periods & Working Two Jobs
If you are an HGV driver, then you should be aware that there are strict rules which determine the rest periods that you should be taking as a driver. Which rules you must follow will be impacted by a range of different factors. There are...
Managing Risks of Installing Electric Car Charging Points at Work
Take up of electric cars continues to grow, and as this growth continues it’s likely that you’ll be giving thought to installing electric charging points at your workplace to enable employees to charge their vehicles. We are also seeing...
Can Dashcams Improve Driver & Road Safety?
Dashcams. A term you probably hadn’t heard of 10 years ago. But now which are found in large numbers of vehicles on UK roads. From privately owned vehicles to commercial and fleet vehicles. And now they even have their very own day! Did...
Vulnerable Road Users: Law for HGV & Van Drivers
With an increase in vulnerable road users (cyclists, pedestrians) on UK roads for a variety of reasons, the rules of the road are changing to offer better protection for them. From changes to the allowed use of mobile devices and...
Used Car Market Begins to Stabilise
There have been significant changes to the car market in recent years – really since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. And the used car market has not been immune. It looks likely that the market will continue to be impacted by other emerging...
Dangerous Driving Life Sentences: How Fleet Managers Should Respond
Driving for work brings with it many risks. One of which is the potential for you to be involved in a serious road traffic incident. And with recent changes to the maximum possible sentencing for some offences, you could find yourself...
How Many Questions in the HGV Theory Test & More Tips
If you are interested in becoming an HGV driver or setting yourself up as an owner operator, then you will need to first pass your HGV driving test before you can get going. To qualify as an HGV driver, you will need to obtain your Driver...
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