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Are you at risk from the load in the rear of your van?

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11 July 2007

TRL van crash sled
Are you at risk from the load in the rear of your van?

By TRL safety research centre

THE risks facing van drivers are many.

In 2005, vans were involved in crashes that claimed the lives of 267 people.

Seriously injured a further 1819.

And slightly injured 13,998 people, according to Department for Transport figures.In fact, one in three crashes involves a vehicle being driven for work.

So how can van drivers lower risk? One way is to ensure cargo is carried securely.

TRL says these loading tips safety guidelines should help prevent drivers becoming a casualty statistic.

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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