4 – DRIVING SAFETY

Elements of UEP driving/vehicle safety

The following 10 Driving Standard elements apply to every UEPL employee who drives on company
business and to every UEPL vehicle. Laws and rules must be followed.
Vehicle prerequisites:
● The vehicle is fit for its purpose and has functional seatbelts
● Don't exceed manufacturer's passenger limit
● Loads are secure and don't exceed manufacturer and legal limits
UEPL Driver Standards:
● They're licensed, trained, and medically able to drive
● Well-rested and alert
● They don't use a phone or two-way gadget while driving
● In high-risk areas, journey hazards are assessed and managed
● All vehicle occupants must wear seatbelts when in motion
● They're not impaired by drink, drugs, or other substances Approximately 1.35 million
● Motorcycle riders and passengers use safety helmets people die each year as a
result of road traffic crashes!
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Drivers undertake daily pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip vehicle inspections.

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UEP driving standards must conform with Pakistan's Highway Code and other laws.
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All drivers must document their Using cell phones while driving
duty, driving, and break times. increases driving errors.
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Drivers must consult their JRM Plans Three-point Inertia Seat Belts are
guidebook everyday for route trips. recommended.
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Professional drivers should be randomly drug-tested.