Drivers' Handbook
Given the amount of information drivers need to know, and rules, regulations and procedures they will be required to comply with, a drivers’ handbook is an essential tool. It will clearly state the driver rules and regulations and help explain to drivers the importance of driving safely and how to drive safely.
Drivers should be given a copy each and required to read and learn the information in it and keep it with them in their vehicle. The drivers’ hand book should include:
- The risk of death and injury on the road.
- Your fleet safety or driving for work policy.
- The organisations’ rules on driving (e.g. a ban on using mobile phones while driving).
- The organisation’s rules on associated activities (e.g. how to safely secure heavy luggage in a boot, how to strap down loads on a flat bed trailer and how to check on vehicle safety).
- General advice leaflets on driving safely (e.g. on topics such as driver tiredness and fatigue).
- Advice on what to do in the event of an incident and blank accident and incident pro forma.
- Contact details for the fleet safety manager and any additional emergency contacts.
Ensure that appropriate language is used, that will be understood by local employees, and do test drivers’ comprehension of the handbook.
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