1. Journey planning Tips and guidance on planning a safe journey
UNHCR Safe Road Use Campaign

2. OBJECTIVES OF THIS ACTIVITY
There are many good reasons to plan your journey in advance
This Safe Road Use Activity – Event in the Box, is designed to provide you with an understanding of
Journey planning as a way to support staff safety and security during road travel
5 top tips for planning safe journeys
How to prepare a safe road trip using a journey planner

3. JOURNEY PLANNING AND UNCHR
Journey planning is treated by Field Security Services (FSS) through UNHCR road travel measures and materials and by Global Fleet Management (GFM) training on journey management. This Safe Road Use Activity aims to complement these existing materials by focusing more specifically on the prevention of road crashes.
Journey Management training as part of Fleet Management
Global Fleet management (GFM)
UNHCR road travel measures and materials
Field Security Services (FSS)

4. WHY PLAN A SAFE JOURNEY?
International incident analysis shows that travel by road has much higher risk than other modes of transport.
Safe Journey planning is about taking the time to think through and plan your journey so that you have the best possible chances of avoiding road safety risks and hazards along the way – and arriving safely at your destination
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5. TOP TIPS TOWARDS A SAFER JOURNEY
Consider each element of your journey before you depart
Define your route
Check the vehicle (for drivers)
Plan your rest periods and locations
Think about the timing of your journey and how busy roads will be
Identify black spots/route hazardous spots and high risk locations
Check the road and weather conditions
Personal welfare – bring what you need to sustain yourself during the journey.
Time your journey and allow extra time to account for unexpected delays

6. TOP TIPS TOWARDS A SAFER JOURNEY
Avoid fatigue
Fatigue is a major contributing factor in road traffic crashes.
To prevent fatigue try avoiding:
Driving between 2am and 6am
Driving long distances between 2pm and 4pm (especially if you have eaten)
Driving after having less sleep than normal
Taking medicines that cause drowsiness
Driving after long working hours, especially night shifts
Take a rest and stretch your legs for 15 min after every two hours of driving if security permits
Plan an overnight stay
As a passenger, make sure the driver has had enough sleep and takes breaks

7. TOP TIPS TOWARDS A SAFER JOURNEY
Watch your speed
Sometimes conflicts in schedules put drivers under pressure to speed.
Speed is another primary contributory factor to road crashes. We can help by taking a few simple steps such as planning trips to
Allow sufficient time
Remember the speed limit is the MAXIMUM recommended speed
Keep your distance from the vehicle ahead of you
Maintain a consistent speed
Note to facilitator
Allow sufficient time to reach your destination, considering weather, traffic conditions and speed limits
Remember the speed limit is the MAXIMUM recommended speed, if road or weather conditions are poor, or there are many other road users on the road including pedestrians and cyclists, reduce your speed further
Keep your distance from the vehicle ahead of you on the road and maintain a consistent speed, avoiding the need for harsh acceleration and braking. This will also save fuel.

8. TOP TIPS TOWARDS A SAFER JOURNEY
Avoid driving in poor weather
Plan your trip to avoid driving in adverse weather conditions,
fog,
very high winds,
ice, snow
flooding
Make sure you are aware of the UNHCR road travel measures and materials and consider what emergency equipment should be carried in the vehicle in case the driver gets stranded.

9. TOP TIPS TOWARDS A SAFER JOURNEY
Promote safe driving
The field office can develop policies, advice and training for line managers and drivers on issues including: B E R O A D
Buckle Up
Eyes & Ears
Rest
Offline
Abstain
Distance S A F E
Speed limit
Aware
Forward Plan
Evident

10. SIMPLE STEPS WE CAN TAKE TO PLAN A SAFE JOURNEY
See Ideas for your Activity in the Event in a Box Guide

11. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Safe road use is an individual responsibility. By each taking simple actions on the road, together we can all make a difference.
So we are asking you to…
BE ROAD SAFE