Distraction is a leading a cause of collision

Have you established a ‘no mobiles while mobile’ rule?

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 the ‘no mobiles while mobile’ rule?

Simply put: the human brain doesn’t multi-task. If your drivers are doing something else, they aren’t focussed on driving.

This month’s fleet focus offers advice on:

What Fleet Managers can do to manage Driver Distraction
Establishing a ‘no mobiles while mobile’ rule as part of your driving for work policy
Resources to educate your drivers on the effects that distractions have on their driving perfomance.