A new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed the risky driving behaviours motorists are partaking in.
In the survey, one in ten drivers have admitted to ‘frequently’ tailgating, risky overtaking, failing to check their mirrors, or ‘zoning out’ while behind the wheel.
The most frequent risky driving behaviour highlighted by the survey was impatience with slow drivers - with 2 in 3 participants admitting to using the inside lane to overtake drivers in the middle or outside lanes. A further 2 in 5 admitted to failing to check their mirrors before pulling out, changing lanes or turning. And half of the respondents said they had used the wrong lane on a roundabout, cut across lanes or changed lanes suddenly.
The survey also found that men were more likely to take risks than women and younger drivers were more likely than older ones.
Client management director for Venson Automotive Solutions, Simon Staton, said: “No matter how good a driver thinks they are, we all get into bad habits that can put us at risk on the road.
Speaking more specifically on the safety of fleet drivers, he added: “RoSPA figures suggest that ten to fifteen times more people are killed on the roads than in the workplace, so when the road is the workplace, businesses must take their duty of care seriously to protect drivers. Regular driving training keeps bad habits under control and road safety front of mind.”
Venson work with The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and their customers to ensure fleet drivers are kept safe on the roads through initiatives like driver training, driving workshops, one-to-one sessions and e-learning.
