Drive Commander

24/12/2025

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Thank You for a Safe 2025!

As we steer toward the end of 2025, the teams at DriveCommander and Driven2Distraction want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year.

To our clients, partners, and the road safety community: thank you for your business, your invaluable information, and your dedication to making our roads a safer place for everyone.

This year, we’ve worked hard together to tackle one of the biggest risks on our roads—distracted driving. Whether through our fleet technology or our educational campaigns, your support has helped us champion the message that no text, call, or notification is worth a life.

What’s Ahead for 2026?
We’re more committed than ever to eliminating "mindless moments" behind the wheel. In 2026, we look forward to:

Expanding our partnerships to protect more fleet drivers.

Innovative road safety initiatives through our CIC work.

Continuing the conversation to ensure every journey ends safely.

Thank you for helping us drive change. We wish you all a safe, happy, and focused New Year!

Eyes on the road, mind on the drive.

02/12/2025

This was a bit of a worrying report we came across, from a recent Direct Line survey regarding UK drivers 'quirks'.

https://www.directlinegroup.co.uk/en/news/brand-news/2025/11112025.html

It may come across as lighthearted, emphasising the peculiarities of driving habits, but is it more than a little disconcerting that so many drivers will actively avoid or refuse to carry out routine tasks and manoeuvres at the wheel. Does it make them more distracted because they are constantly looking out for the thing they want to avoid or more focused for the exact same reason!

Driving in the dark can be in issue for motorists with certain vision issues, but many of the other things on this list is a bit baffling.

As usual, we'd love to know what you think in the comments!

New research from Direct Line Motor Insurance unveils the most prevalent ‘quirks’ amongst UK drivers, with 56% – the equivalent of 24 million – saying they have at least one thing they refuse to do or avoid doing whilst on the road, highlighting just how particular Brits can be when it comes...

21/11/2025

It's been a very busy week at DriveCommander and Driven2Distraction towers! We've been up and down the country attending seminars in London and Harrogate, joining webinars and roundtables online to raise awareness of driving standards and how to combat distraction threats and we've even managed to squeeze in another one for Friday!

Good things are happening and it feels like the industry is waking up to the threat of driving while distracted. We can help companies stay safe, legal and compliant by providing software solutions and training for individuals and fleets. Get in touch to find out more or stay tuned for more updates - we have big things planned for the beginning of 2026!

18/11/2025

Check out the BRAKE website to learn more about their fantastic Road Safety Week 2025, running to the 22nd of November.

https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week

BRAKE is an amazing charity that is at the forefront of road safety initiatives in the UK, highlighting the issues on our roads, helping to raise awareness of the nature of incidents from everyday collisions to easily preventable dangers such as poor habits and distracted driving

Our biggest annual road safety campaign

13/11/2025

Heading in to the Rail Infrastructure Networking event in Harrogate, hope to see some of you there! DriveCommander and Driven2Distraction aren't just for road vehicles, the systems and principles are applicable to any form of transport - road, rail, water, air... Wherever there is an opportunity for distraction, we can help.
https://www.rinevents.co.uk/
If you're at the Great Yorkshire Showground today, maybe we'll have a chat!

Rail Infrastructure Networking events occur quarterly nationwide to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to grow your business. Be sure to secure your place!

11/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/motorvation.cardiff/videos/1562152338256755/?extid=WA-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C

This is what we're facing more and more every day as motorists.

It's easy to start raging and frothing at the mouth about this sort of thing, but we need to take a deeper look at the mentality and awareness of the people doing it. There are endless social media videos of ebike riders menacing town centre streets, but almost always the bigger threat is from the passive users who don't see what they are doing as dangerous.

We've all been walking on pavements when an e-scooter ride has whizzed silently past and we've probably all been quick to judge. Take the time to look at the person riding though and in many cases it will be a smartly dressed professional with no safety gear and little awareness of the danger they are to themselves and pedestrians.

Solutions are easy to talk about but hard to implement. Is banning this kind of transport the answer? Stricter laws? Maybe much more clearly defined laws would be a start.

As usual, let us know what you think in the comments!

05/11/2025

Some more reporting on the increase in distracted driving incidents, along with interesting data regarding risks to business, especially with such high occurrence rates https://news.cvshow.com/news/report-highlights-dangers-of-speeding-and-distraction

is now offering a solution to concerned business managers and directors that takes a forward-look at risks and liabilities, rather than metrics driven by past incidents. In most cases our system can REDUCE your insurance premiums going forward, by offering more suitable policies and eliminating any redundant cover you may be paying for.

Save money, save lives. Get in touch to find out more.

Driver risk management solutions firm SambaSafety says speeding and distraction are on the rise among drivers – and urgent action is needed by transport firms to battle the problem. | Commercial Vehicle Show News

29/10/2025

Are Graduated Driving Licenses the answer to combating many incidents and fatalities involving young people on our roads? It's a contentious and emotive subject and one that needs a lot of input of all the variables, but it could make a big difference.

Interested to hear peoples thoughts on this!

A campaign aims to reduce the number of fatal road traffic collisions among 17-24 year olds.

23/10/2025

These news posts are sadly becoming routine now. Life lost and lives changed forever.

https://www.commercialmotor.com/compliance-news/article/distracted-trucker-jailed-after-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving?CMID=CA80E0340-CMP1418CON1447-RCP2I142526O1175&utm_campaign=Compliance-and-Best-Practice-Bulletin-211025-JM&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CMeditorial&utm_content=newsletter

We can provide technology solutions, run awareness campaigns and the penalties are there for all to see, so why are people still doing? Why do some drivers think that they need to be 'entertained' while driving to the point they actively participate in diversionary activities?

We need a shift change in the way we think.

A lorry driver who killed a motorist on the M58 when he was scrolling through social media apps on his phone has been jailed for 10 years

21/10/2025

There are some sweeping changes to the laws for older drivers this month, which may or may not be good news, depending on your age!

https://stcnorthgolf.com/uk-driving-law-changes-october-2025/

The intent is to make our roads safer for all and while some of the changes are welcome, we'd argue that new rules for younger drivers should also be tightened up. The idea of Graduated Driving Licenses have been kicked around for years - is it time to really start taking the proposals seriously?

Poor driving and distractions can apply to anyone, young and old. It's not about targeting age groups or victimising certain drivers, it's about safety and reducing incident and accident statistics.

Let us know what you think!

18/10/2025

If it’s becoming too much of a temptation with those you love, please do think about contacting us to protect their licence and stop the possibility of an incident from happening due to mobile phone use .

Put your phone away whilst driving.

10/10/2025

We aren't singling out BMW here, as just about every new car available has some sort of screen, but for any company professing to be safety conscious, how can it be justified to say they are committed to reducing road incidents and accidents and at the same time putting a 20 inch monitor straight in the drivers eyeline and even obscuring part of the windscreen.

Car manufacturers need to do better.

and can help manage your risk quickly, easily and cost-effectively, keeping your staff, pedestrians and other road users safe. See our website for more information or contact us directly to discuss your requirements or to arrange a free demonstration.