More than one in five (17%) said December came out worst for roadside breakdowns and a similar proportion (16%) said this is the worst time of the year for traffic jams.
Extra safety precautions are necessary, particularly with weather conditions worsening and with more vehicles expected on the road in the run-up to Christmas.
Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM EMEA of Samsara, said: “It’s imperative for all road users to take extra care when out on the roads in December. This includes professional drivers who will be busy transporting essential goods, groceries and Christmas gifts across the nation this month, as well as field service engineers who will be on the roads keeping our essential services running during this period.
“Fleet-based businesses can offer peace of mind to their drivers by equipping vehicles with technology that serves as an extra pair of eyes on the road. Solutions such as real-time crash detection alerts, tracking devices and connected platforms can help to protect drivers who find themselves on the road at the busiest time of year.”
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