Eco-Friendly School of Motoring

Fleet Driver Training

Introduction

Company car drivers are two to three times more likely to be involved in an accident than the average driver

Every year approximately 2,500 people are killed on the roads in the United Kingdom. Additionally a further 228,000 are injured, some 26,000 seriously. (D of T 2008)

The human and emotional costs of this carnage cannot be quantified. However the economic costs to the community are in the range of 10.5 billion pounds per year.

Although statistics show that the United Kingdom has a road safety record amongst the best in the world, those statistics will never bring any comfort to the bereaved or those struggling to rebuild lives shattered by injury.

Contributory Factors

The driver The vehicle The road environment

The Driver

One third of accidents are rear end collisions caused by driving too close to vehicle in front

One quarter of accidents are caused by one vehicle being driven across the path of another vehicle on its correct side of the road

One sixth of accidents involve a loss of directional control

The Vehicle

Lack of maintenance of tyres, braking systems, steering systems

Bad visibility through screen Electrical failure, lights Poor overall condition and unsuitable design

The Road Environment

Inadequate design causing poor visibility Lack of maintenance causing slippery or

flooded road surfaces Inadequate furniture or markings (signs or

paint) or street lighting Obstructions including road works, parked

vehicles or other objects

Summary

Statistically company car drivers have a far greater chance of being involved in a collision

The majority of accidents are avoidable? How can we reduce the risks?