‘Managing young at-work drivers’ is essential reading for all professionals with responsibility for managing employees aged 17-24 who drive for work. The report is one of a series produced by Brake, which aim to help fleet managers reduce their road risk.The report outlines the main reasons why young drivers are at higher risk of being involved in a crash than other drivers and recommends practical measures that organisations can put in place to reduce that risk. Industry examples and case studies are also included.
The report also details how implementing key measures such as training in basic vehicle maintenance, and monitoring of driver behaviour, can help organisations to tackle road risk. It is an essential piece of guidance for any company working to reduce the risk for young employees who drive on work purposes. The report is available free of charge to all Brake Professional members through www.brakepro.org. Non-members can order the resource from the Brake shop.
*SPECIAL OFFER* The first ten non-member organisations to request a copy of the report will receive it free of charge. Simply email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request your copy. Caroline Perry, Brake’s NZ director, said: “Driving for work is associated with higher risk for drivers of any age but this risk increases significantly for those aged 17-24. Employers need to be actively engaging with their young drivers and implementing robust measures to help reduce their risk of being involved in a crash. This guidance report is a valuable resource for any professional managing young drivers.” John Boocock, Training Director at Fleetmaster, says: “Fleetmaster is delighted to be in its 8th year of supporting Brake with the great work they achieve. This guidance report is an excellent tool to help employers understand the risk young drivers impose on their business. To this end, we operate a rigorous driving scheme for our young drivers and are committed to working with young drivers (internal and external) to help them use the roads as safely as possible.”
