{"id":18813,"date":"2025-11-17T05:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/?p=18813"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:27:01","slug":"road-safety-week-safe-vehicle-save-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/road-safety-week-safe-vehicle-save-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Safety Week: Safe Vehicles Save Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span> \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class='resource-header-container' style='position:relative;'>\n\t\t<div class=''><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n        <div id='blog-title'><h1>Road Safety Week: Safe Vehicles Save Lives<\/h1><\/div>\n            <img src='https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blog-1.png' alt='' id='blog-header-image' style='width:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position: center;'>                            \n\t\t\t<aside style='max-width:298px;margin-top:62px;' id='mobile-info'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Posted<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>November 17, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Type<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\tBlog\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box' id='social-icons'><p class='aside-header'>Share<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/road-safety-week-safe-vehicle-save-lives\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-facebook-link\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/facebook-share.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/road-safety-week-safe-vehicle-save-lives\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-linked-link\" title=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/linkedin-share.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:?subject=Road Safety Week: Safe Vehicles Save Lives&#038;body=I wanted to share this content from Holman! 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This year\u2019s theme, \u201cSafe Vehicles Save Lives\u201d, highlights the importance of well-maintained and properly equipped vehicles. As winter brings more challenging conditions, now is the perfect time to make sure your fleet is prepared.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Safe Vehicles Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Safe, roadworthy vehicles play a vital role in reducing collisions and injuries. Every day, five people are killed on UK roads, and many incidents could be prevented through better vehicle maintenance or by using built-in safety technology correctly.<br \/>\nModern safety systems like lane assist, autonomous emergency braking, and speed limiters are designed to reduce risk. And standard features such as seatbelts and airbags can save your life in a collision. However, these systems and technology must be supported by servicing, proactive maintenance, and regular safety checks, particularly as temperatures drop and risks on the road rise.<br \/>\nIgnoring vehicle condition doesn\u2019t just increase safety risks, it can also be costly.<br \/>\nPenalties for driving an unroadworthy vehicle can include fines of up to \u00a32,500, penalty points, and even a driving ban. With over 6 million tyres in the UK below the legal tread limit each year, and tyres being one of the biggest costs affecting fleets, regular checks protect your drivers <em>and<\/em> your bottom line.<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Brings Extra Challenges<\/h2>\n<p>Shorter days, low sun, freezing temperatures, and wet or icy roads significantly increase the likelihood of breakdowns and collisions. Winter breakdown callouts almost double, and battery failures rise by more than 50%, and according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/department-for-transport\/about\/statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department for Transport (DfT)<\/a>, road accidents increase by 20% during the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>However, with a little preparation, many of these issues can be prevented:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase stopping distances in wet, icy, or snowy conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce speed and leave extra space between vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>Accelerate and brake gently to maintain traction.<\/li>\n<li>Use lower gears when driving on hills.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for black ice on bridges, shaded areas, and early mornings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Your Winter Safety Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Before setting off, every driver should complete these simple checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tyres<\/strong>: Check tread depth and tyre pressure. Watch for cracking or damage in cold weather.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windscreen &amp; Wipers<\/strong>: Inspect for chips, top up screenwash, and replace worn blades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fluids &amp; Battery<\/strong>: Check coolant levels and add antifreeze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fuel<\/strong>: Efficiency drops in cold weather, avoid running low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>De-Icing<\/strong>: Allow extra time to clear ice safely. Never use boiling water which can crack the glass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EVs<\/strong>: Cold weather reduces range, so plan ahead. Precondition the cabin while plugged in to preserve battery life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Holman Helps You Stay Roadworthy<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping vehicles safe and compliant is essential, especially during winter when risks increase. Regular servicing and preventative maintenance reduce the chance of breakdowns and help ensure vehicles perform as they should. We focus on proactive, preventative maintenance to minimise avoidable downtime and keep vehicles performing at their best with our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/fleet-management\/maintenance-management\/\">Service, Maintenance &amp; Repair (SMR) solutions<\/a>. And when the unexpected happens, our skilled technicians and nationwide Masterserve Network are on hand to get your drivers moving again quickly and safely. Safe vehicles don\u2019t just save lives, they keep your business moving.<\/p>\n<p>Although this year\u2019s theme focuses on vehicles, it\u2019s important to remember that safety doesn\u2019t stop there. Well-maintained vehicles and informed, responsible drivers work together to reduce risk.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/fleet-management\/driver-risk-management\/\">Holman\u2019s Driver Risk Management solutions<\/a> help fleets take a proactive approach to driver safety. Our Riskmaster programme provides clear insight into each driver\u2019s risk profile and training needs, enabling targeted interventions that improve skills and habits. By addressing risk before it becomes an incident, you can reduce collisions, control costs, and most importantly, help ensure every driver gets home safely.<\/p>\n<h2>Take action this Road Safety Week<\/h2>\n<p>Road Safety Week is the perfect time to review your policies and procedures. Make sure you\u2019re choosing the safest vehicles available for your fleet, and ensure your grey fleet meets UK safety standards. Support drivers to carry out inspections before every journey by providing checklists or utilising a Driver App.<br \/>\nPrioritising vehicle safety protects your drivers and helps make every journey safer. <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/contact\/\">Speak to Holman today<\/a> to keep your fleet roadworthy this winter.<br \/>\nAnd for more ways to get involved with Road Safety Week, explore the resources available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brake.org.uk\/road-safety-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<style>\n\tsection{margin:0;}\n\tp img{display:block !important;}\nsection.resource-wysiwyg{margin:20px 0 0;padding:0;}\nsection.resource-wysiwyg:first-of-type {margin:35px 0 0;padding:0;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p{margin-bottom:16px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg h3{margin-bottom:16px;color:#003057;font-weight:500;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p img{display:block !important;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img{padding:16px 24px;max-width:40%;display:block;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img.alignright{float:right;padding-right:0px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img.alignleft{float:left;padding-left:0px;}\n#form-container-gated #ebook-form h2, #form-container-gated #ebook-form h3, #form-container-gated #ebook-form h4{margin-top:0px;}\n@media(max-width:600px){section.resource-wysiwyg:first-of-type{margin:16px 0 0;}.resource-wysiwyg img{max-width:50%;height:auto;padding:8px 12px;}}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span>","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":18816,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[133,131,134,1],"tags":[102,143,118],"blog-type":[91],"featured":[90],"legacy":[],"topic":[],"class_list":["post-18813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-driver-risk-management","category-fleet-management","category-maintenance-management","category-uncategorized","tag-blogs","tag-fleet-management","tag-training-safety","blog-type-blog","featured-no"],"acf":[],"permalink_manager":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18813"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18824,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18813\/revisions\/18824"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18813"},{"taxonomy":"blog-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-type?post=18813"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=18813"},{"taxonomy":"legacy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/legacy?post=18813"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=18813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}