Speed
Excessive speed is the single biggest cause of deaths on roads. Drivers who speed crash more often than those who do not. It is important, therefore, to include a statement about speed in the fleet/driving safety policy.
This includes:
• Ensuring that schedules and journey plans can be achieved without speeding.
• Require drivers to stop somewhere safe and phone ahead rather than speed to meet an appointment time.
• Educate employees about the dangers of speed and make them aware that your organisation does not tolerate speeding.
• Ensure they know:
- The organisation’s policy is to always comply with speed limits.
- The risks of driving too fast on different types of roads including in urban areas and on rural roads.
- The affect of weather on vehicle behaviour (e.g. stopping distance in wet weather).
• The importance of keeping a safe distance from other vehicles.
