Truck and Bus News: MIROS PARTNERS SCANIA AGAIN TO PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING

It is said that good road safety is the result of good road etiquette. Like we recently heard in that latest Spy flick, Kingsmen, where 'Manners Maketh Man'. Which is why well-trained and well behaved drivers are aware of the importance of being safe drivers will practice whenever they are behind the wheel.

One of the agencies in Malaysia that studies and promotes this is the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), they are returning for the second time as a partner to the upcoming 2014/2015 Scania Driver Competitions (SDC) which will be held in October this year.

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MIROS PARTNERS SCANIA AGAIN TO PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING

Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, 7 July – Good road safety is the result of good road etiquette, which is what well-trained drivers who are aware of the importance of being safe drivers will practice whenever they are behind the wheel.
One of the agencies in Malaysia that studies and promotes this is the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), which is returning for the second time as a partner to the Scania Driver Competitions (SDC).

To be held in October this year, the Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015 Malaysia-Singapore has also successfully retained the endorsement from one of Malaysia’s notable land transport authorities such as the Road Safety Department (JKJR).

MIROS conducts high impact research that will be translated into road safety policies, develops national objectives, enhances and increases road safety knowledge and serves as a centre providing consultation and advice on road safety issues.

Both MIROS and the SDC advocate a safe, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly drive that benefits the driver, fleet operators and everyone else on the road, with the focus on the driver as the single most important asset for safety; as well as profitability when it comes to commercial vehicles.
“Safe-driving is good for the safety of other drivers, good for passengers, good for maintaining the care of goods being delivered, good for maximising uptime of the vehicle, good for keeping the cost of repairs low and good for the profitability of operators; and we are honored to share the platform with MIROS at the upcoming SDC to promote this,” said Marketing and Communications Manager for Scania Southeast Asia, Ian Tan.

Much of what MIROS promotes can be seen during the SDC which is by far one of the toughest driving challenges that bus and truck drivers can experience. For example, drivers of vehicles that catch fire due to accidents are also taught to stick to simple steps that require the use of fire extinguishers while waiting for the fire brigade to arrive.

Its research has shown that applying logic to driving techniques, such as slowing down especially when taking a roundabout while carrying only a half-load due to the unbalanced weight distribution of the truck, is something that drivers must practice in order to be safer.

“All these good traits and acquired good habits produce a win-win-win situation and will be tested in this competition, reflecting MIROS’ objectives in maintaining safety on the road while Scania fleet operators can look forward to the development of a more professional stable of drivers with all round skills front-lining their businesses, benefiting them in the long-run,” stated Professor Dr Wong Shaw Voon, Director General of MIROS.  

The Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015 Malaysia-Singapore is set to continue Scania’s tradition of elevating the status of drivers and progressively addresses current requirements on road safety issues with a distinctive objective of helping to make the roads safer for all users in Malaysia and Singapore.