PEOPLE WHO DRIVE FOR WORK TAKE THE MOST RISKS ON THE ROAD

Research has found that those who drive for their job are more likely than the general public to take risks whilst driving.

It was found that:

Nearly a third text while driving

Nearly one in six admits putting on make-up or shaving whilst in the car

More than a third admits talking on a hands-free phone

And more than half admit speeding on 60pmh roads

All these statistics are higher than non-work drivers and employers are being urged to give guidance and support to their drivers.

Julie Townsend, Brake deputy chief executive said: “It is appalling so many people who drive in a professional capacity are taking such horrendous and unnecessary risks, doing things we all know are unbelievably dangerous behind the wheel….We are urging all employers to ensure they have comprehensive safe driving policies in place and that staff know the importance of not speeding or driving distracted.

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