MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 05/13/12 — Swinton Taxi Division is advising taxi drivers to prepare for a busy jubilee weekend and warning tired drivers not to venture out on the roads. With the Diamond Jubilee falling alongside the bank holiday weekend taxi drivers can expect increased numbers of people hitting the city centres to join in the Royal celebrations.
Swinton Taxi Division, a leading broker of has warned drivers that safe driving can only be achieved by staying alert behind the wheel. With research showing that driving on 3 hours sleep can be similar to drunk driving and one in ten taxi drivers admitting to nodding off during a night shift, Swinton has offered top tips to help drivers in staying alert at the wheel.
Swinton Taxi Division-s top tips:
Alex Cooke of Swinton Taxi Division said: “Taxi drivers have a responsibility to their passengers as well as themselves to stay safe on the roads. This upcoming bank holiday weekend will mean longer shifts for drivers and they need to ensure that they do not drive when tired. With tired driving increasing the risk of accidents and the possibility of making a claim.
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