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Driver Monitoring Systems – Questions and Answers

Find the answers to all your questions about driver monitoring systems right here! Know what these systems consist of and how they improve fleet safety.

1. What does a driver monitoring system do?

A driver monitoring system helps you watch over the driving habits of your drivers. This is done through the use of cameras, GPS tracking units, and the telematics data that this hardware provides. Combined, these tools give you a full view of how your drivers handle your vehicles. This way, you can address your concerns and promote safer driving habits.

2. What is the cost of a driver fatigue system?

The cost of a driver fatigue system depends on the number of vehicles you’d like to have it installed in. A driver fatigue system consists of AI-powered dashcams that analyse fatigue indicators like yawning or eye closure, so the price will depend on how many vehicles require a dashcam.

3. Can a driver monitoring system help reduce road accidents and insurance costs?

Yes, a driver monitoring system reduces the chances of road accidents. If your drivers are distracted while on the road, the AI cameras will spot it and send audible warnings so they can refocus. This lowers the possibilities of accidents occurring, making your fleet less of a risk to insurers, and resulting in lower premiums.

4. What does 'fleet safety' mean?

Fleet safety means keeping your drivers, vehicles, and cargo safe. It’s about preventing accidents, meeting compliance requirements, and improving the overall safety of your vehicles. Fleet safety requires AI cameras, preventative maintenance measures, and constant driver monitoring. You can get all your fleet safety needs from Cartrack.

5. How to keep your drivers safe on long trips?

To keep your drivers safe during long trips, you must plan their routes carefully and ensure that your drivers get enough breaks to avoid fatigue. Cartrack’s Driver Identification (DID) tags help you with this by giving you automated logs of each driver’s working hours. That way, you’ll always know who needs rest.

6. Why choose Cartrack for your driver safety solutions?

You should choose Cartrack for your driver safety solutions because it offers all the advanced technology you’ll need to keep your drivers safe. With Cartrack, you get AI dashcams, GPS tracking, risky driving reports, distracted driving alerts, a driver coaching platform, and a driver rating system. These features all work together to give your drivers a safer working environment.

7. What is the role of a fleet safety officer?

The role of a fleet safety officer is to monitor the safety of each company vehicle. Fleet safety officers need to ensure that all vehicles are safe to use and comply with all the relevant laws and regulations. They do this by developing and implementing safety policies, monitoring driver performance, and working with other departments to ensure ongoing compliance.

8. What are the principles of driver safety?

The principles of driver safety are centred around defensive driving. They include:

  • Paying attention to your surroundings.
  • Maintaining a steady speed and carefully planning your next move.
  • Respecting other road users and being patient.
  • Being ready to adapt to any weather changes.
  • Always being willing to learn more about being a safe driver.

9. How to train your drivers to be safe on the road?

To train your drivers to be safe on the road, you need to first invest in a fleet management system with a driver coaching feature. This way, you’ll notice patterns and provide individual refresher courses for your team based on each driver’s habits.

10. How does Cartrack help you coach your drivers for safe driving?

At Cartrack, we help you coach your drivers for safe driving with our driver coaching platform. This is a value-added service that monitors risky driving habits like speeding and harsh cornering, as well as driver distractions such as cellphone use. The platform shows you how many times each driver repeated an incident, so you can see if they need training.

11. What are the 9 common driver distractions?

  1. Cellphone use
  2. Smoking
  3. Drowsiness
  4. Daydreaming
  5. Eating and drinking
  6. Adjusting the radio
  7. Sightseeing
  8. Passenger distraction
  9. Driving under the influence

Driver distractions are one of the leading causes of accidents, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Avoiding these distractions can literally save your life and that of others.

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