Tag Archives: Drivers

Drivers fret about commuting safely

July 03, 2012   simon

Nearly a third of car commuters have had a near miss in the last year, according to a web poll from IAM Drive & Survive. 45% of drivers polled would like their employer to provide support for them to improve their driving. The survey also found that 98% of drivers said they are exposed to negligent road users on their journey, 40% of them frequently. 45% admitted they have made a mistake which has made them worry about their safety in the last year.

27% would like further driver training and 14% want clear company policies on circumstances in which they shouldn’t travel.

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Drivers addicted to anti-social media

May 25, 2012   Ian

The latest report on motoring from the RAC Foundation has found that 19% of under 24-year-olds have used social media while driving. All motorists have been aware of the dangers of holding mobile phones (21% have admitted to doing that), then the big danger became texting (38% of the under 44 year-old age group say they are guilty).  Now we have social media to worry about as well.  The idea of updating your Facebook profile on the move is probably quite attractive – until the update says, “Just crashed my car” – or worse.
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