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The Journey

The journey must be considered to determine the
control measures.

Routes – planning routes helps to avoid hazards, the routes
must be appropriate for the type of vehicle

• To avoid busy area including town centre or
accident-prone zone.
• Motorways are safest roads, minor roads are fine
for cars, however minor roads could cause
difficulties for larger vehicles.
• Bridges and tunnels, overhead restrictions, roadways can be avoided.

Scheduling – are significant to reduce accidents.

• Avoid travelling during peak traffic flow
• Avoid travelling between 2 am and 6pm and between 2pm and 4 pm to minimise sleep -
related incidents.
• Set flexible deadlines.

Time – allowing adequate time for the journey

• Realistic time allowed based on the chosen route to complete journey safely. Plan
overnight stops due to adverse weather condition or traffic.
• Allow for rest breaks, the driver should take 15 mins. break every two hours drive is
recommended.
• HGV drivers must comply with rules for driving hours.

Distance – reasonable to drive

• Minimise travel by other modes of transport for specified journey.
• Distance must be reasonable to avoid irregular working hours and excessive tired.
Consideration can be given to overnight stay.

Weather Condition – consider weather condition when planning journey

• Planning journey according to the reliable weather forecast information.
• Provide guidance to the drivers to tackle poor weather condition.
• The vehicles must be equipped with anti-lock brakes, winter tyres fitted, defogger or
demister to clear condensation on the windscreen.
• Provided information on whom to be contacted to cancel journey during bad weather.

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