2% OF ALL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO VEHICLE DEFECTS AND FAULTS
Given that the National average age of UK vehicles is 8 years, it's no surprise that faults such as tyre blow outs, broken lights and smearing window wipers are causing accidents across the UK.
ONLY 44% OF PEOPLE INSPECT THEIR CAR PRIOR TO TRAVELLING FOR WORK.. and of that 44% who do complete checks...
• 30% don't check their oil levels• 42% have a warning light on their dashboard
• 57% have deferred their MOT
• 27% don't check tyre pressure
• 35% don't check brake lights
• 32% don't check tyre tread
• 32% don't check headlights
THERE ARE 6 CARS IN EVERY 100 WHICH ARE ONLY CHECKED AT AN ANNUAL MOT / SERVICE.
Would you do the same with an aeroplane?
A SHOCKING 57% OF PEOPLE DON'T INSPECT THEIR CAR PRIOR TO DRIVING 100+ MILES
In addition to devastating human loss, car crashes present a significant cost in lost wages, productivity, medical & administrative expenses and property damage.
Given what’s on the line, asking employees to conduct pre-use inspections before using vehicles for work is a smart and responsible policy to enforce. Pre-use inspections can't eliminate the threat of human error but are a vital part of any fleet management system and with our easy-to-use walk-through checklist it only takes a short time to ensure that a vehicle is safe to operate. Not only will it provide protection for the company and driver, but it also reinforces a strong safety awareness message at management level.