The rise of cyclists CARING FOR CYCLISTS ON THE ROAD 2014 2000 110% increase in the number of cyclists in London Cyclists travel 3.1 billion miles each year in the UK Business driver behaviour Lorries are involved in 50% of all cyclist fatalities, despite making up just 5% of the traffic 24% of van drivers are not aware of their company’s exact requirements for managing road risk Only 29% provide their car drivers with regular training Educate your drivers Lorries, in particular, have large blind spots where cyclists may be lurking. The extent of this blind spot can be seen in this video http://bit.ly/1j6dz8o When turning left, always indicate well in advance of turning and keep indicator on when stationary Check for oncoming cyclists before opening doors Allow space at junctions for cyclists - don't cross stop lines or infringe on cycle Advanced Stop Line References: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/265224/Pedal_Cyclist_Factsheet_2012.pdf http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/2636/cycling/stats-uk/ http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/adviceandinformation/cycling/facts-fi gures.aspx http://business.tomtom.com/en_gb/landingpages/driver-safety-car/ http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/freight/safety-and-the-environment/drivin g-near-cyclists http://business.tomtom.com/en_gb/press/releases/2013-12-05 2/3 of cyclists killed or seriously injured were involved in collisions at, or near, a road junction, with T-junctions being the most commonly involved Arm your fleet Ensure larger vehicles have audible warning devices fitted Ensure every vehicle in your fleet is equipped with the optimum mirror system - one that includes class V and VI mirrors. Consider fitting side sensors to fleet vehicles to warn drivers about near-side cyclists Minimising risk, saving you money By educating your fleet on sharing the road with cyclists and equipping them with the best tools to do their job safely, risk is minimised and therefore potential costs can also be lowered. 50% of all road accidents are work-related Almost half of commercial vehicle operators in the UK have suffered rising fleet insurance costs over the past 12 months, A telematics solution can reduce risk to both driver and cyclist and lower insurance premiums by cutting driver milage and alerting fleet managers to instances of speeding, harsh steering and sudden braking Businesses can save lives and save money by investing in measures that reduce risk by making fleets safer and more efficient. £ 20% of accidents occur at night but are much more likely to be fatal www.tomtom.com/telematics