Driving and Vehicle Management
Key Points
- Road journeys should be risk assessed.
- Drivers should not drive if they are tired.
- Travel time should be considered as part of the
working day.
- Drivers should take suitable breaks, such as 15
minutes every 2 hours, and plan to stay overnight where
necessary.
- Alternative modes of transport should be
considered.
- Consider if the journey necessary.
- Drivers have the right licences for the vehicles
they are driving.
- Drivers must have the correct insurance.
- Those driving on BBC business must fill in and
submit the Drivers Declaration Form (DDF).
- Drivers know the restrictions on the use of
mobile phones.
- Vehicle has been maintained and the weekly
vehicle checks been made.