Avoiding rear end collisions – and reducing the chance of the vehicle behind colliding into your rear

Rear end collisions, also known as Hitting 3rd party in rear, are one of the most common and costly incidents on our roads – often accounting for up to 30% of collisions and accident repair costs on a company vehicle fleet.

Reducing your chances of being involved in a rear end collision isn’t just about not tailgating the vehicle in front of you. There are many techniques to avoid these types of collisions, including ways of reducing the chances of the vehicle behind you hitting you!

This video offers some simple advice when approaching traffic lights.