The Fourth Of Our Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

Q. Why does MY employer not simply visually check my driving licence?

A. A check of a person’s physical driving licence relies on the information  provided, which may be out of date as opposed to being in “real time”. Employers need to be confident they hold the most up to date licence information at the time of checking, which is only available from the DVLA.  

To find out more about driver licence checks and much more about driver safety please visit http://www.rvmfleetservices.co.uk

Fleet Driver Training Courses

Winter is nearly here which means the icey cold weather conditions are approaching which will make driving conditions extremely dangerous especially for fleet drivers - Make sure your fleet drivers are protected by ensuring they get the correct advice from the experts and attend fleet driver training courses. To find out more about our fleet driver training courses visit http://www.rvmfleetservices.co.uk/fleet-driver-training/

The Third Of Our Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why do I have to check licences with the DVLA, why can’t I just check the paper copy?

A. The check of a person’s driving licence relies on the quality of the information provided, which may not be up to date, rather than “real time” information. Employers need to be confident they hold the most up to date licence information at the time of checking, which is only available from the DVLA. To find out more about our driver licence checking services please visit us online at http://www.rvmfleetservices.co.uk/licence-checking/

The Second Of Our Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I can’t convince my other board members to invest in this area? What can I do to get them on board?

A. Board members have to consider broader aspects of their company’s activities and that results in a process of prioritisation. Clearly all board members need to be convinced of the value aspect of any new Proposal. As a result, it may be best to demonstrate how accident/risk management not only cuts operations and insurance costs also ticks the compliance box, safeguarding them from potential Corporate Manslaughter action. There are many case studies proving this fact- please feel free to contact us on 0113 2248898 to help with this issue.

The relationship between Safety Culture, Driver Attitude and Accident Liability

Our next few posts are going to discuss the relationship between safety culture, driver attitude and accident liability. There is much talk in the fleet press and from ‘risk management’ suppliers about how important it is to do licence checks and assess drivers and do some form of driver training. As elements of RVM’s Full Circle product, we recognise these techniques can contribute towards identifying and thereby setting a course to reduce risk but, as evidence shows, these initiatives will fail to do anything other than tick some compliance boxes unless a key ingredient is present. This key ingredient is culture change. We will talk more about this key ingredient next week, so please continue to follow our blog posts to find out more!

Fleet Driver Training

Never forget that when investing in fleet driver training programmes the results will not only provide a positive effect on your staff and business but also reach others as it is proven that after taking part in professional fleet driver training programmes most drivers have a better driving technique, improved behaviour and a much more responsible attitude when out on the roads, which makes the roads a safer place for everyone! To find out more about our fleet driver training programmes and the other benefits they provide visit us at http://www.rvmfleetservices.co.uk/

Choosing The Right Fleet Management Partner

Visit our fleet risk accident management page to find out more about what fleets need when choosing the right fleet accident management partner. http://www.rvmfleetservices.co.uk/fleet-accident-management/