I have just drafted a response to this article in Fleet News discussing the attributes of Fleetsafer by Cogosense. I explained how companies with any number of vehicles should employ the technology of the App. in order to curtail the use of cell phones while driving.
I plan to review articles which discuss distracted driving and draft a response to the Author's of the articles addressing Cogosense and the distracted driving Apps offered. My ultimate goal is to have the Author's draft a follow-up article in a publication which addresses bSafeMobility and Fleetsafer as a solution to the problem.:
Two-thirds of businesses fear staff are using phones while driving, TomTom survey finds
07/11/2017 in Fleet Industry News
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Businesses are worried staff are using phones while driving
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK businesses are worried their employees are using mobile phones to text or access the internet while driving for work, research by TomTom Telematics has found.
The study also found 33% of organisations still have not taken steps to prevent employees from using mobile phones while driving, whether through specific policies, training or education.
This is despite the introduction of harsher penalties for people caught using their mobile phone while driving, which came into force on March 1 this year.
The standard fine doubled from £100 to £200 and drivers can now be given a penalty of six points on their licence.
Beverley Wise, director UK and Ireland at TomTom Telematics, said: "The World Health Organisation has called mobile phone use a ‘serious and growing threat to road safety’ and these results further highlight the extent of the problem faced by businesses.
“It’s a problem employers’ must tackle, however, if they are to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of their staff.
“A clear policy on the use of mobile phones should form part of a best practice approach to road safety, but cultural change is also vital.
"Ingrained habits are hard to break but continuous training, education and communication can help to change employees’ mindsets and encourage a greater focus on safe driving.”
The research also revealed that 68% of organisations still allow hands-free use of mobile phones by employees driving for business purposes.
However, studies have shown that talking on a hands-free phone can be as distracting as talking on a hand-held mobile.
Wise added: “There is evidence to suggest hands-free use of mobile phones can be highly distracting so businesses should consider this when deciding how far policies extend.
"Technology such as telematics can also play an important role in helping to identify when employees are driving distracted by continuously monitoring performance. Incidences of harsh steering or braking, for example, might be indicative of greater problems that require attention.”
Author: Fleet News
I plan to review articles which discuss distracted driving and draft a response to the Author's of the articles addressing Cogosense and the distracted driving Apps offered. My ultimate goal is to have the Author's draft a follow-up article in a publication which addresses bSafeMobility and Fleetsafer as a solution to the problem.:
Two-thirds of businesses fear staff are using phones while driving, TomTom survey finds
07/11/2017 in Fleet Industry News
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1 person found this useful
Businesses are worried staff are using phones while driving
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK businesses are worried their employees are using mobile phones to text or access the internet while driving for work, research by TomTom Telematics has found.
The study also found 33% of organisations still have not taken steps to prevent employees from using mobile phones while driving, whether through specific policies, training or education.
This is despite the introduction of harsher penalties for people caught using their mobile phone while driving, which came into force on March 1 this year.
The standard fine doubled from £100 to £200 and drivers can now be given a penalty of six points on their licence.
Beverley Wise, director UK and Ireland at TomTom Telematics, said: "The World Health Organisation has called mobile phone use a ‘serious and growing threat to road safety’ and these results further highlight the extent of the problem faced by businesses.
“It’s a problem employers’ must tackle, however, if they are to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of their staff.
“A clear policy on the use of mobile phones should form part of a best practice approach to road safety, but cultural change is also vital.
"Ingrained habits are hard to break but continuous training, education and communication can help to change employees’ mindsets and encourage a greater focus on safe driving.”
The research also revealed that 68% of organisations still allow hands-free use of mobile phones by employees driving for business purposes.
However, studies have shown that talking on a hands-free phone can be as distracting as talking on a hand-held mobile.
Wise added: “There is evidence to suggest hands-free use of mobile phones can be highly distracting so businesses should consider this when deciding how far policies extend.
"Technology such as telematics can also play an important role in helping to identify when employees are driving distracted by continuously monitoring performance. Incidences of harsh steering or braking, for example, might be indicative of greater problems that require attention.”
Author: Fleet News
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