Driving for work - Parrys Fleet Services

Safety Tips for Driving at Night in the Dark During Winter Months

by John Parry | Nov 1, 2021 | Driving for work

There is no doubt that driving at night in the dark is more dangerous than in clear visibility. A survey that was conducted by ROSPA in 2017 showed that 40% of collisions occur in the hours of darkness. The study also found that falling asleep behind the wheel was...

Here Are the Top 5 Reasons That You Should Implement a Distracted Driving Policy

by John Parry | Aug 9, 2021 | Driving for work, Fleet driver behaviour

Do You Know How Far a Vehicle Will Travel at Just 25mph During the Time It Takes to Enter an Address Into Google Maps?? – The Impact of Distracted Driving Is Immense! It is the length of four football fields. It is roughly 100m so whilst travelling at 25mph...

Think Before Speeding, Know Your Limits! Before It Costs Someone’s Life or Even Your Own!

by John Parry | Jul 20, 2021 | Driver safety, Driving for work, Fleet driver behaviour

In this day and age, speed is important. The world that we live in now, will be slow compared to what’s going to happen in the future. But we want to see the change and we want to be here when it comes. So there are times when speeding can get dangerous. We are used...

Does Your Attitude Affect Your Driving Everyday?

by John Parry | Jun 22, 2021 | Driving for work, Fleet driver behaviour

Yes, even the best of drivers can let their attitude get the best of them and then their driving starts to slide. This causes many accidents and results in injuries, even among those driving for work. Ask yourself how your attitude affects your driving and how you can...

Did You Know That There Has Been an Increase in Drug Driving Charges?

by John Parry | Jun 11, 2021 | Driver safety, Driving for work

The total number of charges in England and Wales increased from 4,122 in 2015/16 to 9,270 in 2019/20. The number of drug driving charges in England and Wales has risen to record levels in the last year. Several police forces across England and Wales showed a total...

Mental Health and the Behaviour of Fleet Delivery Drivers and Staff

by John Parry | May 19, 2021 | Driver safety, Driving for work, Fleet driver behaviour, Fleet Training

A study of 90,000 UK adults related to people’s mental health symptoms throughout lockdown showed that 96% reported feeling worried about how Covid-19 is have an effect on their life. Fleet delivery drivers have had to deal with increased stress, too. If the lockdown...