The topic of driving whilst drowsy has had a lot of press coverage over the past few years because there have been so many incidents that were caused through drivers being tired at the wheel but did you realise this topic can also impact your van insurance premium? We explain the reasons for this throughout the following information.
Direct Line insurance and the safety organisation Brake have recently undertaken a survey which revealed that 74% of motorists admitted to driving while tired in the past year and nearly 1 in 10 people admitting to doing so at least once a week.
According to Brake, it’s tired drivers who are responsible for at least 1 in 10 fatal crashes on UK roads and a shocking 1 in 5 accidents on motorways.
We appreciate as a van driver that drowsiness is one of the recognised hazards of your occupation and therefore we want to highlight what you can do to help reduce your chances of causing an accident by driving when you are feeling tired.
Plan Ahead If you know are aware that you have to do a lot of driving the next day then make sure you get a good night’s sleep. Mak