Archives April 2021

If you drive for a living, your licence is of utmost importance, and driving offences can complicate matters. Here’s everything you need to know about what to do if you have or acquire a driving offence if you drive for a living.

What driving offence? There are a wide number of driving endorsements a driver can receive at any time, with the most common types of offences including speeding and driving through red lights. Adhere to the law at all times when driving; the best solution is to avoid getting any endorsements in the first place!

Be honest. If you drive for a living, it’s temping to lie about any endorsements – it’s vitally important that you be honest at all times. Lies could lead to insurance policies being invalidated which could have grave consequences. Plus it’s pointless; many companies can run checks on your licence and any endorsements will be revealed.

What does this mean? A driving offence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t drive for a living any longer. Many organisations will take on drivers with limited or mild offences, depending on the circumstances, so keep applying – and always declare it!

For more information about our online driver CPC courses, contact 01582 383033 or rue@wetraincpc.co.uk.

Shift working can at times mean that drivers find it difficult to get the adequate sleep and rest they require, especially if they are working through unsociable hours. Sleep deprivation can have massive consequences, especially for long distance drivers – here’s some top tips for avoiding mistakes.

Remember the rules. You shouldn’t be driving for more than 9 hours a day and you shouldn’t work more than 13 hours a day – following this guidance is vital for making sure you’re not too tired to work.

Make sure you take breaks. They may seem unimportant, but forgetting or neglecting to take breaks as required can have a huge impact and lead to accidents.

Stay refreshed. Take plenty of water with you on shifts and try to plan healthy and nutritious meals with slow burning energy to get your though. Coffee may seem like your best friend, but it really isn’t! Caffeine can give you a temporary boost but may leave you feeling more tired later on.

The best cure for driver fatigue? Avoid it! Ensure that you get a good rest between shifts – Exercise is also a great way to relax!

For more information about our online driver CPC courses, contact 01582 383033 or rue@wetraincpc.co.uk.

Unfortunately, traffic jams are something that many of us, including those who drive for a living, can’t avoid for long. As our roads become more congested, it’s likely we’ll be hit with heavy traffic more and more. So how can you stay sane and safe during the next traffic jam?

Take a break! If heavy traffic is starting to gather, it might be time to take a break from the driving, especially if you’ve been on the road for a long time. A cup of coffee later, and you might find the traffic has started moving again…

Stay alert. Stop and start traffic can lead to drivers becoming distracted, especially as people are driving slowly. Even when driving slowly, accidents can happen – Make sure you’re paying attention to the road at all times and stay safe.

Take care of your vehicle. There’s a danger of vehicles overheating in traffic jams and delaying everyone else further – Keep an eye on your temperature gauge whilst in traffic. If your temperature gauge starts to rise, turn your heater and ventilation systems on and open the windows. Additionally, keep an eye on your fuel levels – If you’re at a standstill for a long time, turn off the engine and reserve your fuel.

For more information about our online driver CPC courses, contact 01582 383033 or rue@wetraincpc.co.uk.