02 / Travelling Safely

Driving for Work

Driving for work is…

Driving between different work locations, driving to and from sites and driving to and from airports/railway stations to connect with other forms of transport.

Driving for work is not…

Driving to and from home to the normal place of work at the start or end of the working day (unless local legislation classes this as work activity).

Drivers must

  • Have valid insurance covering business use
  • Have a valid driving license for the vehicle and country they drive in
  • Comply with local legislation and driving codes
  • Adjust driving speed dependent on road and weather conditions
  • Be familiar with the controls in any vehicle they drive
  • Wear a seat belt and make sure any passengers do the same

Drivers must not

  • Ride or drive a motorcycle
  • Drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Drive if they are too tired to do so safely
  • Use a hand-held phone or device whilst driving
  • Drive until they have had a least six hours of rest:
    • After a flight of six hours or more
    • After any flight that departs between 22:00 and 04:00