AXA’s Advice To Stay Safe On The Road

Good driving and road safety are a priority for the thousands of van drivers on Northern Ireland’s roads. When you get behind the wheel of your van you need to consider if you are fit to drive.

Here are some common causes of accidents and some helpful tips to stay safe on the road!

Driver Fatigue – Van drivers sometimes can’t avoid long days and extended journeys, so if you are travelling for a long time make regular stops along the way. Also if possible try and share the driving with others to avoid driver fatigue.

Alcohol – You should never drink and drive! It’s also important to remember that alcohol can be present in your body for hours after consumption; therefore you may still be over the legal limit. To avoid putting yourself and others at risk you should plan ahead and make alternative arrangements.

Ill Health – If you are suffering from ill health or you are feeling unwell you should avoid driving, as this could affect your concentration and ability to drive, which could increase your chances of having an accident.Regardless of how important the journey is you should never take unnecessary risks on the road.

Get the right insurance cover for your van – It’s important to get the right cover for your vehicle in case you have an accident, particularly if you rely on your vehicle to keep your business running. Your insurance could give you cover for a replacement vehicle or personal injury cover which can be a great benefit to business owners.
You may also be able to add restricted open driving to your van insurance policy which can allow you to add drivers between the age of 25-70 to drive your van. So you can take the pressure off and share the load.

For further details about van insurance, contact the AXA Insurance Van Team on 028 9002 0419.AXA provides cover to van drivers across Northern Ireland and has a dedicated team based in Belfast to help get you the right cover for you and your van. AXA also has a local claims team and 15 branches across Northern Ireland, so you will never be far from someone to help, if you need it. Visit www.axani.co.uk for more info.