Driver Medicals & fitness to drive – what fleet managers and transport managers need to know. A D4 medical, also known as a “Group 2 Medical,” is a driver medical examination required for professional drivers in the UK. Are you up to date? drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/fitne… #fleetmanagement

It was the DVSA ERS check test today. Always a bit nerve wracking, but it was a success, with the examiner being quite complimentary. A big thank you to our accommodating students and Ray at CJ Ball & Son for their help. Now, who wants some training? 😁🏍️

thinkgovuk: Whether you walk, cycle, wheel, drive or horse ride. Remember, those who can cause the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the risk they may pose to others. gov.uk/government/new…

If you employ people who drive as part of their job, have you considered their health? Do they need a specific medical examination? This article 👇🏼 from the fab team at DfBB Programme answers those and other questions. drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/fitne…

Keeping your drivers safe is not just about driver training. This excellent piece from DfBB Programme highlights the holistic approach taken by one company to ensure both the safety and welfare of their workforce. #VisionZero drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/drive…

Some interesting thoughts from European Transport Safety Council , none of which I can disagree with. us3.campaign-archive.com/?e=4f4019083a&…

Well, hello Essex. Time to spread some DfBB Programme loveliness for SaferEssexRoads for Business. #VisionZero 🚚

As someone who loves a good van, it’s good to see some progress being made in safety. Still a long way to go to catch up with the car market though. Thanks to ⁦DfBB Programme⁩ for sharing. 🚚🙂👍🏻 #VisionZero drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/vans-…

You might be thinking about fettling your bike ready for the riding season, but is your riding as rusty as your downpipes? A @DVSA Enhanced Rider Scheme session will blow away the cobwebs and make sure you are ready for a summer of fun. Drop me a line for more info. 😃🏍️🛵☀️

Driver Fatigue – how many collisions could be avoided? 1 in 8 drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel, and 1 in 5 collisions are caused by driver fatigue - drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/drive… #fleetmanagers #drivermanagers #HRChat #logistics Stephen Briers @SussexSRP Traject Road Safety Specialist

One of the specific modules on the DVSA Enhanced Rider Scheme looks at 'Effective Braking Techniques.' There's a fair chance you could stop your bike in a quicker and more stable way than you currently do, every time. Get in touch for more info. 🙂🏍

There is a crisis in men’s health in the UK. One in five men won’t make it to retirement age - drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/fleet… @SussexSRP @KentSaferRoads SaferEssexRoads Traject Road Safety Specialist South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership #menshealth #saferroads #drivingforwork

A little branding added to the van, courtesy of Gordon at Artisign. If you have any vehicle or premises branding needs, his details are below. A lovely chap who really knows his stuff. 👇🏼 artisign.co.uk

Had a great workshop with the CareCo drivers today. That’s the end of the NH R6 project, it has been fascinating and a great learning curve, hopefully the work will continue in the various local authorities / partnerships in the East. #VisionZero

🤯 Avoid ‘brain ache’ 🤯 Always wear your helmet AND make sure to fasten it properly ❗ newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns… 🔗

You may have heard of Gamification when discussing road safety interventions, this BBC programme gives an excellent overview, referencing driver safety as one of the examples. DfBB Programme bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Good to catch up with the Norfolk Hugger and Seastar Superbikes crews this evening. Top company and the new Scramblers on show, very nice they are too! #Ducati #SafeRider

The Highway Code contains road signs you NEED to know. Register with Ridefree to learn more and become a better, more confident rider 😎 What have you got to lose (and it’s free)! newriderhub.net/training/ride-… 🔗

Looking forward to an interesting day at the Safer Roads Humber 20th Anniversary Conference. Tanya Fosdick and I are presenting on Safe System this afternoon. #Agilysis #VisionZero

Well, that was a good rider training session, covering bends and junctions with reference to how the bars are used. A big difference in control between the beginning and end of the ride. 👏🏼👏🏼 If you think you need some brushing up of skills just get in touch for a chat. 😁