Telematics systems are continually developing and typically combine the use of GPStechnology, mobile technology and vehicle motion sensors to provide data on vehiclelocation and movement. More advanced systems combine telematics with collisiondetection to automatically report incidents to the fleet manager… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Telematics
Proximity detectors provide an audible and/or visual warning to drivers when their vehicle is too close to another vehicle, object or person. They can range in type from parking sensors to collision warning devices. Parking sensors are increasingly available as… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Proximity Detectors
The limiting of a vehicle’s maximum speed by control systems is a relatively well-established form of technology, particularly on commercial vehicles. They are only able to control the maximum speeds and are therefore most effective for those vehicles regularly using… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Maximum Speed Controls
Lane departure warning systems are designed to warn the driver when their vehicle begins to move out of its lane on motorways and other major roads. These systems are designed to minimise accidents by addressing the main causes of collisions,… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Lane Departure Warning
There is a range of technology available to monitor driver hours and alertness. More recent technological advancements can identify where a driver’s concentration and alertness are starting to reduce thereby affecting their standard of driving. Systems can use multiple methods… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Driver Alertness
Cameras can be located in and around vehicles to provide images of driving activity. Their purpose includes: • Providing a visual aid for drivers, such as when reversing and to protect vulnerable road users. • To form part of a… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Camera Systems
Automatic braking systems, commonly referred to as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), monitor the traffic ahead and automatically apply the vehicle’s brake if the driver fails to respond to a dangerous situation. Most AEB systems use radar, camera and/or laser technology… Read More »Fleet Safety Technology – Automatic Braking Systems
It is vital there is senior level commitment towards fleet risk management, which will be evidenced by individuals in senior positions being assigned responsibilities.
There has been and still is a lot of progress, speculation and debate around fully autonomous vehicles. We are however still some way off these becoming the norm and in the interim vehicle manufacturers continue to introduce technological safety features… Read More »Vehicle safety features are there for a reason….
On 25th March 2022, new rules came in to force which makes it a criminal offence to handle your mobile phone in practically all situations whilst driving. Since 2003 it has been illegal to make a phone call (other… Read More »Mobile Phone Use – Don’t Get Caught Out….