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The dangers of winter rush-hour driving (and how to reduce your risk)
We are all aware how much driving conditions can deteriorate over the winter months. Dark and wet days make it harder to see other cars on the road as well as greatly increasing braking distances...
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The hidden cost of buying your first new van: depreciation
When it comes to buying your first new van, there are quite a number of factors to consider.
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The most valuable telematics data for van operators (and how to use it legally)
In a bid to reduce running costs and boost the operational efficiency of their vehicles, fleet managers are increasingly turning to telemetry systems as a method of managing their vehicles in a more intelligent way.
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There’s a record number of vans now on UK roads
The latest recorded figures reveal that there are now more vans being driven on UK roads than ever before.
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This is when you’re most likely to crash your van (according to AXA’s police-data study)
After analysing more than 1.3 million police crash reports, AXA Business Insurance has produced a report that shows the instances when you are most likely to crash your van.
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Uninsured driving in the UK: what’s changed since MIB’s “Stay Insured” campaign — and the penalties today
The rise in the number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has prompted the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to launch its “Stay Insured” campaign.
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Van drivers warned about bogus DVLA emails: how to spot them and report them
Motorists across the UK are warned to be on the lookout for a bogus email requesting verification of details held on the DVLA Swansea database. The email, purporting to be from the DVLA, informs motorists that refusal to supply the required information will result in drivers having to retake their test.
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Van drivers warned about poor eyesight: the legal rules and a practical check-up plan
Research has shown that more and more van drivers are failing to have their eyesight checked before getting behind the wheel of their van. A recent survey has revealed that over 20% of van drivers have not had an eye test in the past three years. Opticians advise an eye test at least once a year whether you have poor eyesight or not. Eyesight problems can strike at any time and it’s always important to check any changes in vision as quickly as possible.
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Van fleets and the risk of corporate manslaughter
According to recent research conducted by a UK insurer, many businesses are failing to take even basic steps when protecting themselves against the risk of prosecution in the event of an accident.
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