Gizmos & Gadgets: the best car technologies for safety
You might have the latest makes and models of vehicles for your fleet, but do your drivers know all the safety features and how to use them?
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Dealing with the dreaded deadlock
Having a spare car key saves time, stress, and money, especially in deadlocking situations where the car can’t be unlocked without it. While AA Roadservice can help, a spare key is the quickest solution.
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How well-trained are we as drivers?
Many jobs in today’s world of work require us to regularly update or renew qualifications – but not driving. Given the responsibilities that come with controlling a vehicle, there’s a good argument behind refreshing your skills.
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Road safety campaigns – are we getting the message?
From kids crossing the road to drink and drug driving, road safety messages have been a mainstay of our media landscape. Here are a few very different approaches that have proved successful over the years.
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Are bigger cars making us less safe?
Kiwis love our SUVs and utes. But are they really a safer? We look at the rising popularity of these vehicles, and how we can be better drivers of bigger cars.
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Tips for safe and happy holiday road trips
Holidays are times when many families like to hit the road for a much-needed break. It’s also when there is a significant spike in road accidents.
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More to fleets than meets the eye
In this month’s Driving Insights, we chatted with Craig Porter, General Manager of Commercial and Technical Client Relationships at SG Fleet, on why it’s important to apply solid fleet management basics to all of your company’s mobility assets.
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Road safety takes a detour from defensive driving
The Chief Operating Officer of Fleetcoach believes it’s time to challenge ourselves on how we approach safety on the road.
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Your fleet cheat sheet for rising insurance costs
A series of global events have led to the insurance industry experiencing considerable stress. Find tactics to help battle the rising costs.
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Are your employees driving the safest vehicles?
It can be a false economy to be so focused on cost that you’re driving your staff vehicles into the ground. We explain why the safety ratings count.
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The laws for mobile phone use when driving
What can you do when it comes to using your mobile phone in your car? Find out more about what is or isn’t permitted while driving and the penalties for not abiding by the rules.
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Be safe as business starts moving again
Ensure you and your drivers jump behind the wheel again with a safety-focused frame of mind. Small things can make all the difference.
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How safe are electric cars?
Electric cars are the emerging auto future but uncertainty can give rise to anxiety so we took a closer look at just how safe EVs are.
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Managing business vehicle risk and safety
The health and safety of your fleet is everyone’s responsibility. Here’s what you can do to manage risk as a fleet manager.
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Why telematics isn’t just for big fleets
When managing your company’s vehicles, knowing how they’re being used is key. Find out how telematics can help improve efficiency in your business.
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Pros and cons of fleet telematics for fatigue management
Fatigue management can help to keep people safe when driving. Are your HR policies up-to-date when it comes to your employee mobility practices?
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Your role in the chain of responsibility for vehicle safety
Familiarise yourself with the concept of chain of responsibility (CoR) and learn how it can help you look after your people and minimise the risks to your company.
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