Fleet Operations & Compliance
Four in five drivers would consider professional refreshers – AA Insurance
Overall, almost four in five (79%) drivers would consider taking a professional refresher or driver-confidence lesson.
Maintenance & Safety
News
Fleet operators warned as bridge strikes peak in October
The seasonal increase has been attributed to shorter days and increased delivery activity ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas periods.
Maintenance & Safety
Smartwatches and workplace notifications pose driver distraction risk, warns Fleet Operations
As messages, emails, and calendar reminders can be delivered to smartwatches, they can pose a distraction risk.
Maintenance & Safety
Audi, Kia commended by Euro NCAP for physical buttons
Cars are marked down for requiring the use of the touchscreen for common functions, as Euro NCAP believes this to be distracting.
Maintenance & Safety
Drivers more worried about sun glare than slippery roads, warns Startline
53% of drivers surveyed said they were concerned about glare from the low sun when driving in the autumn.
News
Autoglass rolls out nationwide mobile ADAS recalibration service
The rollout followed successful fleet trials and testing, with the service now available to retail, commercial and insurance customers across the UK.
Maintenance & Safety
Crash protection for women improving faster than overall average, Volvo finds
Volvo said that injury risk level for the cars it produced between 2010 and 2019 is equal between men and women.
News
Millions of drivers risk unsafe tyres during winter, Compare the Market warns
20% of drivers have gone up to six months without checking their tyre pressure.
Maintenance & Safety
Avoid swerving for deer, warns GEM Motoring Assist
The breakdown cover provider advised drivers to brake firmly instead, to ensure they remain in control of the vehicle.
Aftermarket
Start Rescue tops Which? breakdown survey
The breakdown provider was the only company in the survey to achieve five stars for value for money.