Keep safe on the roads!

As the dark winter nights draw in, the Trust is urging all staff to stay safe on the roads when travelling to and from work.

One of the key issues at this time of year is vehicle maintenance, so here are a few pointers to check your car’s condition. These may seem like common sense, but can help to keep you safe:

• check that it is serviced and well maintained and that you have adequate anti-freeze levels

• ensure that your tyre tread depths are legal and tyres are adequately inflated

• check that all your lights are working and that the light lenses and windows are clean

• be more attentive on the roads at this time of year with darker evenings, and in bad weather.

Driving safety:

• check the expected weather conditions before you drive

• don’t focus on on-coming vehicle high-beams, and keep your eyes moving

• ensure that your interior windscreen is clean and free from greasy residues and your exterior mirrors are clean

• adapt your driving, slow down and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front

• make sure you can be seen and turn your beams on in good time

• be aware of vulnerable road users and be extra vigilant by schools

• take more breaks when you’re on a longer journey. 

Published 3rd November, 2015