Driver training – is it worth it?
It’s fairly straight forward, driving recklessly or unsafely puts the driver, and other road users, at risk. But do your drivers understand why their behaviour and attitude affects the safety of their driving? The purpose of driver training is to educate drivers on best practices and to prevent crashes and driving mishaps. After completing driver […]
Road deaths up 8.7%
The predicted busiest weekend on our roads took place in May, and we are approaching the ever-busy summer travel period, and with statistics showing an 8.7% increase in road deaths last year, there really has never been a more important time to get it right. It’s time to implement Achieve Driver Continuous Learning. […]
Driver distraction
Distraction is a leading a cause of collision. Whether manual, visual or cognitive, a distracted driver is not in full control of their vehicle, nor able to process and adapt to the changing environment around them. Fleets have a responsibility to educate drivers about the huge risks associated with distraction – does your driving for work policy emphasise […]
Bank holiday
traffic warning
RAC and Inrix analysis has suggested this Bank Holiday weekend (May 27, 28 and 29) will be the busiest on the road for leisure journeys – an estimated 3.3m trips are to be made each of the days. Unsurprisingly, Friday 26 is predicted to be the busiest for congestion, with a mix of 3m holiday […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
22% of employees who’ve been formally diagnosed with a mental illness, only half have them informed their employer. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers Acknowledging the signs If your drivers understand the company has their safety and wellbeing as a priority, it can have a positive effect on behaviour. The Achieve programme […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
1 in 6 people will be diagnosed with depression in the UK. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers Help them feel valued Regular and relevant training can help drivers feel valued, appreciated, and supported, as well as improving and maintaining a positive mental attitude. It also helps them be better drivers, with […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers? By creating a positive culture Feeling a sense of accomplishment and a part of ‘something’ can improve mental health, and rewarding positive behaviour, helps to incentivise that. Technology can play a […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
The charity MIND released statistics which revealed 30% of self-reported work-related illness in the transport and logistics industry is due to stress, depression, and anxiety. How can ACHIEVE help with the wellbeing of drivers? By keeping them connected In some business set ups, you may not see your drivers […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Who has done a vehicle check today? Vehicle checks are important to make sure everything is working as it should, and brings to light any potential issues which might arise if left unattended. The same concept can be applied to yourself. Do a regular personal check over – ask yourself “how am […]
New smart motorway
plans scrapped
The government has announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled. This will mean the 11 schemes already paused, and the 3 earmarked for construction, will be removed from the government’s road-building plans in recognition of the current lack of public confidence felt by drivers and cost pressures. While no new stretches […]
