Driving

Network Rail Lifesaving rules… The driving Lifesaving Rules have recently changed. Never use a hand-held or hands-free phone, or programme any other mobile device, while driving. Always obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt.

IP Signalling sites… Work sites are limited to 20mph – please ensure that you do not exceed this speed when on an IP Signalling worksite. Some static compounds for example Rochester, have very low speed limits – Rochester compound is 5mph. Remember to obey speed limit signs. All IP Signalling work sites are mandatory reverse parking, please do not forward park.

Recent driving incident… Road traffic accident 9 th June - M4 westbound A Carillion vehicle carrying 5 Carillion Rail Resource workers collided with a lorry The occupants were returning home to South Wales from a rail project near Reading 3 men died, one sustained serious injuries, one sustained minor injuries

Recent driving incident (Cont)…

Other presentation material which can be uploaded from NR Safety Central for this presentation include: Driving theory test – from the DVLA theory test booklet this random selection of 20 questions will test a driver’s knowledge of good driver technique. Those that secure 20 out of 20 will be entered into a prize draw, the winner receiving a £50 M&S gift voucher (Siemens initiative) Keeping Drivers and Vehicles Safe in all Weathers – A timely advisory presentation on precautions to take as we enter the winter months. (Siemens presentation)

Videos which can be uploaded from the web for this presentation include: Biker death – this reinforces the think biker, think bike message and also for motorcyclists to watch their speed Mobile phone warning – this short video, sponsored by Volkswagen further reinforces lifesaving rules and the split second decision to look at a mobile phone whilst driving with fatal consequences &iv_load_policy=3