Guidance issued on driving at night
To tie in with the clocks going back on Sunday, guidance has been issued for employees who drive in the dark.
The guidance, issued by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, advices employers to establish a safe driving policy, and to ensure this includes specific information on driving at night.
Figures from the Department for Transport show that casualties from road collisions at night are 36 per cent higher than collisions during daylight hours, and the HSE makes it clear that the employer has a responsibility towards any employee who drives in the course of their work.
Suzanne Randall, corporate account manager for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare said: “Basic considerations, like planning a journey and checking the route beforehand, can improve a driver’s safety. Simply trying to time meetings for earlier in the day to avoid driving after dark, will have a positive influence.”
The considerations put forward for driving at night include keeping up basic car maintenance, cleaning headlights and windscreen’s regularly and avoiding tiredness on the road.
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Guidance issued on driving at night
To tie in with the clocks going back on Sunday, guidance has been issued for employees who drive in the dark.
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