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Urban driving guide
Type: Good practice
A pocket guide with practical and well visualized steps in how to plan for a journey through or a delivery in an urban area. It also includes a list of organizations that offer more information. Safe driving in typical urban conditions, like...
Minimising in-vehicle distractions
Type: Good practice
The report offers an overview for employers on how to minimise distractions. Specifically it focuses on in-vehicle distractions associated with the use of electronic devices, e.g. mobile phones, smart phones, music players and portable navigation...
FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
Type: Good practice
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an initiative you can join. It helps you to tender for business, save you money, improve safety and reduce your environmental impact. It is a key project of the London Freight Plan. FORS provides a...
Safe driving - Tyre check
Type: Good practice
Website with information and tips regarding tyre safety and selection. Tyres are a vehicle's only contact with the road and therefore the condition and type of tyre is crucial for safe driving. The website informs you about all relevant issues...
Alcolocks in vehicles
Type: Good practice
The Alcolock or alcohol ignition interlock is a device installed in the vehicle, requiring the driver to provide a breath sample before starting. If the sample alcohol concentration is above a specified threshold value, the ignition is locked and the...
Seatbelt reminder
Type: Good practice
This leaflet provides tips about safe driving for professional drivers, with particular emphasis on seat belt use, but also on vehicle checks, distractions, speed choice and time pressure. It also contains advice on getting relevant information to aid...
Factsheets and campaigns to avoid accidents
Type: Good practice
This factsheet combines statistics on transport accidents with guides and tips on the use of personal safety equipment, how to avoid falls from vehicles while loading and unloading goods, accidents and incidents with tail lifts, securing cargo, safety...
Combat fatigue with a successful break
Type: Good practice
Information on the causes of fatigue, its initial signs, consequences and tips on taking breaks when driving to prevent fatigue. By preventing fatigue, fewer road accidents will be caused by tired drivers. All drivers.
On-board rescue sheet
Type: Good practice
An information sheet on getting people out of damaged cars quickly. This includes information on the location of car components and appropriate cutting points. To be readily accessible to rescuers, the sheet should be placed behind the driver's side...
Practical guide for the passenger road transport sector
Type: Good practice
The practical Guide of Risks and Preventive Measures for Self-employed drivers in the Passenger Road Transport Sector is a guide for safe passenger transportation. Its aim is to be a supporting tool for the self-employed in the transport sector. The...