ATLAS RENT – A-CAR DRIVING POLICY:

• All our drivers shall possess appropriate valid driver’s license at all time.
• They are able to read and interpret road-sign.
• Refresher courses are provided on regular basis.
• They shall wear prescribed spectacles where recommended by qualified medical practitioner.
• The eye test conducted by DVLA during license renewal shall be deemed enough. A driver, may however, be requested to go for eye test where an officer have a cause to believe a driver may be having sight problem.
• Drivers shall dressed neatly and always wear seat belt when driving. Under no circumstance shall a company driver drive a vehicle with slippers. Drivers shall carry out pre-trip-inspections before moving any vehicle. Mobile phones shall not be used when the vehicle is in motion.
• They shall comply with all road-signs and speed limits and drive in a manner that shall not be considered “reckless”. Their driving behaviour shall be governed by that set by the National Highway Authority and the company
• All maintenance and repairs must be carried out by the vehicle manufacturer’s representative and as per the manufacturer’s approved recommendation.ie every 5000km.

Speed limits are as follows:

ROADMAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT:

Highway - 100km

Highway (Night) -80km

In Town- 50km

• All drivers must have a daily vehicle check list as attached which must be checked by the transport officer or manager.
• All drivers must remain seated with seat belts on and insist on passengers being seated with seat belts on before moving vehicles.
• Vehicles must be locked with windows up whiles driving.
• No answering of mobile phones by drivers whiles driving.
• Drivers should not follow other vehicles closely (leave stopping distance)

• Drivers should not take risks.

• Vehicles shall under no circumstance whatsoever exceed the rated carry capacity.
• Drivers should make sure that they always park their vehicles in a safe location with all doors locked and windows up.
• The vehicle recovery team shall be called upon immediately a vehicle breaks down.
• A two warning triangle shall be placed 30-50 metres from a broken down vehicle. The vehicle shall not stay on the road for more than six hours from the time the incident is reported to the company Vehicle Recovery Team.
• All vehicles shall be certified roadworthy before being moved by a qualified and competent driver. All vehicles shall have:

• Fire extinguisher (at least one 9 Kg ABC)
• First aid kit
• Warning triangle
• Wheels with thread depth not less than 1.5 mm.
• A spare wheel,
• A set of tools including a jack, wheel spanners and extension bar.
• A rotating beacon/flasher where required
• Fluorescent jacket
• Tracking devices
• Drivers shall not drive continuously for more than four (4) hours without ample break. He/she shall park and rest for not less than fifteen (15) minutes before continuing with his/her journey. Drivers shall have adequate rest after his/her normal working hours.

This company uses a point system to screen employees who have poor driving records.

• 3-5 points: Employee will receive a letter of reprimand.
• 6-8 points: Employee will receive a letter of reprimand and be suspended without pay for one day and must successfully complete a driver improvement course.
• 9-11 points: Employee will receive a letter of reprimand and be suspended without pay for two days and must successfully complete a driver improvement course.
• 12 or more points: Employee will either be reassigned to a non-driving position if available, or, if a non-driving position is not available, the driver will be terminated. Before reinstatement to a driving position, the employee will be required to successfully complete a driver improvement course