vehicles parked on the hard shoulder - a figure that has prompted a
national road safety charity to launch a campaign asking organisations
to ensure drivers know what to do in the event of a breakdown.
According to Brake, more than a third of drivers incorrectly believe
that they should wait next to, or inside their vehicle for breakdown
recovery. More than one in four men will attempt to repair their
vehicle on the hard shoulder, putting themselves and other road users
at risk.
Consequently, it's issuing - through its fleet division, the Fleet
Safety Forum, and thanks to funding from Green Flag - an information
pack providing fleet managers with guidance on ensuring breakdowns are
avoided wherever possible, and containing information for them to
distribute to drivers, to make sure they are safe in the event of a
breakdown.
Roz Cumming, Fleet Safety Forum Manager at Brake said: "Although many
drivers may think they know what to do in the event of a breakdown,
it's surprising how many will still wait in their vehicle on the hard
shoulder for example, rather than getting themselves to safety.
Companies have a responsibility to ensure their drivers and other road
users are protected in the event that a breakdown occurs. Avoiding
crashes not only saves lives, but makes commercial sense too".
Head of Green Flag, Dan Robinson, added: "The 'Breakdown Safety'
information pack will be an invaluable tool in helping fleet managers
to educate their drivers. Ensuring drivers are aware of the right
procedures to take when breaking down is essential for both their own
safety and the safety of other road users. A driver who knows what to
do when they break down assists us in doing our job by enabling us to
respond more quickly and get drivers back on the road."
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