Close to half of drivers (45%) would like their employer to provide more support when it comes to being on the road, according to a recent IAM Drive & Survive poll of 383 employees.
The survey found that 27% would like further driver training and 14% called for clear company policies on circumstances where they should not travel.
“Driving to work is a risky business, and a bad journey can affect people’s mood at work,” said IAM head of training Simon Elstow. “A company driving policy needs to make it clear that while employees should plan their journey to be on time, if they are going to be late they shouldn’t rush or use a hand-held mobile on the move.
“Traffic is unpredictable, and drivers shouldn’t feel forced to drive dangerously for fear of punishment.”
The survey also discovered that 98% of drivers said they are exposed to negligent road users on their journey to work, while 45% admitted to making mistakes that had made them worry about their safety.
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