Over the coming months we will be sharing our 12 Driving Essentials as a reminder to help you drive to the expected standard and maximise vehicle efficiency. Please take a few minutes to refresh yourself of these important safety tips.

Journey Planning

In the world of road transportation one Driving Essential is meticulous route planning. Always remember, the journey starts with planning. By carefully mapping out the route, transport operators can identify potential hazards and avoid them, ensuring a smoother and safer journey for both the driver and the cargo.

Assess the risks and plan your journey to use the safest route. This involves considering various factors such as road conditions, weather forecasts, traffic patterns, and of course an effective communication process to make drivers known these factors. By doing so, transport operations can minimise the chances of road incidents.

In addition, by selecting the most efficient and safest routes, companies can reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs. This also reduces the environmental impact of transportation activities.

Route planning is a critical component of road safety. It helps in mitigating risks, ensuring timely deliveries, optimising operational costs and reducing environmental impacts. Therefore, investing time and resources in thorough route planning is essential for any transport operation aiming to achieve high safety standards. So, let’s do it!