It’s winter, there is less daylight and more bad weather please take extra care on the roads at all times, but especially between 3pm and 6pm when 1/3 of all accidents happen in the winter.  There were two road incidents this week involving employees, thankfully no one was hurt – but vehicles were badly damaged.  This is just a reminder to drive carefully and adopt the MY SPACE principles below.

M aintain a safe stopping speed. If someone enters yours space, hang back

Y ou are in control. Anticipate the situation

S peed – The No.1 cause of winter driving accidents is driving too fast

P atience and courtesy save lives

A wareness of other vehicles and your environment is essential

C oncentration – The increased hazards of winter driving makes this important

E xit – Always leave yourself an out