The 6-point program for greater safety with "Driving at Work"
1: Don’t let yourself be distracted!
According to the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), inattentiveness and distraction are the main causes of one in every five accidents. Using a mobile phone, operating equipment, external distractions, conversations with passengers, and eating and drinking are the biggest sins.
Sensible assistance systems:
- Head-up display
- Lane departure warning assistant
- Light assistant
- Collision warning system
- Braking assistant
- Foresighted emergency brake assistant
2: Take care when maneuvering and parking!
55% of damage is caused when maneuvering or parking, making them the commonest types of accident for vehicle fleets.
Sensible assistance systems:
- Passive parking assistant (warning)
- Active parking assistant
- Reverse warning system and cameras
- Modern rearview mirror systems
3: Keep your distance!
Rear-end collisions are the second most frequent type of accident. They are most likely to occur in urban areas and can cause severe personal injuries.
Sensible assistance systems:
- Head-up display
- Adaptive cruise control
- Collision warning system
- Braking assistant
- Foresighted emergency brake assistant
4: Modify your speed!
70% of all accidents caused by speed are skidding and single-vehicle accidents. They very often lead to loss of life. It is important to make a realistic assessment of the driving conditions, and to modify your speed accordingly.
Sensible assistance systems:
- Electronic stability program (ESP)
- Speed limitation systems
- Navigation and fleet management systems
5: Don’t drive when tired!
If you're over-tired, your response time and ability to concentrate both slow down. Tiredness is responsible for 10 – 20% of road accidents.
Sensible assistance systems:
- Driver fatigue detector
- Foresighted emergency brake assistant
- Lane departure warning assistant
6: Secure your load before starting your journey!
Securing loads is crucial, as a poorly secured or unsecured load can kill.
Sensible assistance system:
Electronic stability program (ESP)
