The misconceptions about EVs
It can be a difficult time to know how best to proceed with your future vehicle investment, so the government has produced a document to help clear up some common misconceptions with electric vehicles. Common misconceptions about EVs
Tyre Safety Month
Tyres on vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) lead a hard life, carrying loads or doing multiple drops, often in tough working environments. Rough ground or repeated kerb scuffing can cause levels of damage and wear way beyond that of a car tyre. As a critical vehicle component, it’s important to carry out regular checks […]
Proud delivery partner at Driving for Better Business
We are delighted to announce we have become a delivery partner at Driving for Better Business. The DfBB recognises our contribution to the improvement of work-related road safety and risk management, and that we want to share our insight, guide and contribute within the community around us and help promote the DfBB and the […]
Fleet and Mobility Live 2023
We are attending Fleet & Mobility Live (register here) on 3-4 October 2023 at the Birmingham NEC. We are launching Achieve Driver Continuous Learning, our brand-new driver support and development programme. Continuous Learning will revolutionise the way you manage drivers and vehicles, creating a safer working environment, whilst increasing efficiency and decreasing driver-influenced costs. […]
Education Education Education
This is not a new slogan of course and yet those up high do not seem to believe in it, because perhaps it doesn’t raise any revenue! A recent article released the results from a regional police campaign which used artificial intelligence to detect drivers using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt, […]
DVLA policy change –
eye conditions
Drivers with eye conditions are being warned about imminent policy changes which could result in a £1,000 fine and three points on their licence. The DVLA has confirmed it is set to update its guidance for drivers with eye conditions in the coming weeks. To find out the full details click here. As part of the Achieve […]
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 […]
