How to stay safe on the road
It’s your responsibility
• Whether you’re a driver or passenger, you
are responsible for your own personal safety
• This means:
– ensuring vehicles are roadworthy
– using seat belts and other safety
equipment properly
– making sure the driver is fit to drive
– driving with care and attention
– helping the driver wherever you can
• There are 9 deaths everyday on UK roads
• 1 in 2 drivers on company business are involved
in a collision every year
• Safety is not just about drivers – passengers
are responsible too
• Know the risks and stay safe
• Safety is our No.1 priority
• Network Rail is committed to the
welfare of those who drive to work
and those who drive as part of
their job
• Network Rail has developed a
driver coaching scheme
– individual driver assessments
– training
– online learning
• Make sure you’re switched on the
minute you get into the vehicle
• Get enough sleep if you’re
driving the next day
• Don’t miss breakfast
• Stay focused
• Remember, it’s not just your
welfare that you’re responsible for
• Be prepared for all types of weather
Tiredness and well-being
• It’s obvious, but make sure the driver takes
these precautions:
– regular breaks. Don’t fight it, stop!
– extra care if you are sleeping badly
– share the driving
• Everyone in the car is responsible
– don’t lark around or distract the driver
– only ever use a hands-free kit to make or take a call
– only take a call if it’s absolutely necessary
• Smoking is not permitted in company vehicles
Use the safety equipment
• Many neck injuries can be avoided if drivers and
passengers adjust their head restraints properly
• Wear your seat belt, front and back
• Ensure all passengers are belted-up too
• It’s the drivers responsibility to make sure
they follow the rules
• The limit is a limit, not a target
• 30mph in a 30 zone may be
too fast!
• Manage your speed according to
the weather and road conditions.
Stay within the speed limits
• Keep your speed down around
schools and residential areas
• In rural areas, match your
speed to the road conditions
P
Park right
• Everyone in the vehicle is responsible for its
safety, including passengers
• Reverse park as it is safer
– always guide the driver back from outside
the vehicle. This simple act will reduce the
likelihood of an accident
• Slow down at access points
• Be sensible about where you park the vehicle
• Make sure it’s safe and secure at all times
To sum up…
• There are some simple steps that we can all
take to avoid accidents
• How many of us would pass our driving
test today?
• Road safety is as important as track safety
• Look out for the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ booklets
• If you don’t feel confident, ask your line manager
if you can take the driver coaching scheme