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Driving For Work
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Work-related road accidents are much more expensive than many employers realise. The estimated full cost can be €8 to €36 for every euro claimed on insurance.
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Driving For Work
95%
95% of all accidents are attributable to human error alone
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Driving For Work
1/3
It is estimated that between 25% and 33% of road traffic collisions involve somebody who was using the road for work purposes.
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Driving For Work
31%
of top Irish companies surveyed in 'Driver Wellbeing' advised they 'never' provide driver training to employees
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Driving For Work
72%
of top Irish companies surveyed in 'Driver Wellbeing' expressed an interest in using CBT to either train or proritise training of their drivers
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Work-Related Transport Safety
63%
According to the HSA, almost two-thirds of work-related fatalities in Ireland in 2008 involved workplace transport,
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Driving For Work
61%
of at-work drivers also admit to regularly leaving less than a two-second gap, compared to 40% of drivers who don’t drive for work
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Driving For Work
74%
of at-work drivers admit to travelling at least 10mph (16kph) faster on motorways, compared to 47% of drivers who don’t drive for work
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Driving for Work
45%
In a 2008 survey of 1,506 people by Nationwide Mutual Insurance in the USA, 81% of drivers acknowledged that they talk on phones while driving. 98% considered themselves safe drivers and 45% said they had been hit or nearly hit by a driver talking on a phone!
Source: New York Times July 19, 2009
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Useful Driving and Safety links
Below are some third-party websites which we hope you find engaging and informative.
Useful Driving and Safety links
Driver
AA Ireland
The AA in Ireland currently has in excess of 400,000 customers and employs 300 people. It provides a range of services to Irish drivers including:
- AA Rescue is Ireland's premier roadside assistance product
- AA Insurance is Ireland’s largest personalised insurance intermediary, with almost 100,000 policy holders
- AA Technical Services provides vehicle inspection services for those considering a car purchase- AA Roadwatch is Irelands premier traffic and travel information service.Promotion of road safety has been a priority of the AA since its foundation.
Driving Info
Drivinginfo.ie provides driving information and motoring services in Ireland for the benefit of internet users. The website includes Government Information, Business Directory and Car Sales sections.
DrivingInfo also provides extensive information for the driver, beginner driver, visitor driver to Ireland and disabled driver.
Fleet Safety Forum
The Fleet Safety Forum is a division of Brake, the UK's national road safety charity.
It is dedicated to producing independent, up-to-date information on managing road risk for employers with responsibility for drivers and vehicles.
Road Safety Authority
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is tasked with improving safety on our roads in order to reduce death and injury resulting from road collisions. An objective of the RSA is to bring Ireland's road safety record into line with "best practice" countries throughout the World.The RSA is responsible for:
- promotion of road safety
- accident and road safety research
- driver testing and licensing
- vehicle standards
- road haulage enforcement functions
- registration of driving instructors
- driver vocational training
Think - Driving Challenge
Did you know that you are four times more likely to have a crash whilst using a mobile phone?
Also, your reaction time is 30% slower - than driving under the influence of alcohol, at the legal limited.
Take this interactive challenge to see just how difficult it really is to do two things (well) at once...
Road Safety
Road Safety Authority
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is tasked with improving safety on our roads in order to reduce death and injury resulting from road collisions. An objective of the RSA is to bring Ireland's road safety record into line with "best practice" countries throughout the World.The RSA is responsible for:
- promotion of road safety
- accident and road safety research
- driver testing and licensing
- vehicle standards
- road haulage enforcement functions
- registration of driving instructors
- driver vocational training
Driving For Work
This website, developed in partnership with the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), gives a detailed and comprehensive resource for any company wanting to create or enhance a Driving For Work policy. Sections include 'Business Case', 'How to Manage' and 'Why Manage' Driving for Work as well as tips for drivers.
Fleet Safety Forum
The Fleet Safety Forum is a division of Brake, the UK's national road safety charity.
It is dedicated to producing independent, up-to-date information on managing road risk for employers with responsibility for drivers and vehicles.
Brake
Brake is a registered charity funded by public donation, including highly valued support from corporate partners and affiliated organisations.
If you want to discuss a donation to Brake or sponsorship of one of its many projects or education services, visit Brake's website:
RoSPA
RoSPA's mission is to save lives and reduce injuries.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered UK charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.
By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water.
Think - Driving Challenge
Did you know that you are four times more likely to have a crash whilst using a mobile phone?
Also, your reaction time is 30% slower - than driving under the influence of alcohol, at the legal limited.
Take this interactive challenge to see just how difficult it really is to do two things (well) at once...
Selected Other Sites
Driving Info
Drivinginfo.ie provides driving information and motoring services in Ireland for the benefit of internet users. The website includes Government Information, Business Directory and Car Sales sections.
DrivingInfo also provides extensive information for the driver, beginner driver, visitor driver to Ireland and disabled driver.
