DRIVER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT POLICY

We are committed to providing passengers with a safe and reliable commercial passenger service.

Our driver fatigue management policy aims to ensure that drivers are fit to drive while undertaking a passenger service for Punjab cabs customers.

As part of Punjab cabs commitment to safety and fatigue management, drivers may be temporarily locked out of the driver app after long periods of activity.

By accepting the terms of registration with Punjab cabs, you agree to comply with this driver fatigue management policy and with any reasonable instruction, safety policy or procedure adopted by Punjab cabs

Fatigue::

What is fatigue?

Fatigue means a gradual loss of alertness that leads to occasional microsleeps (or 'nodding off') and then sleep. Driver fatigue can be caused by too little sleep, driving when you would normally be asleep or remaining awake and driving for extended periods of time.

The effects of driver fatigue include:

•     Slowed reactions and decisions;

•     Decreased tolerance for other road users;

•     Poor lane tracking and maintenance of speed

•     Decreased alertness.

Danger signs

Danger signs that you are suffering from driver fatigue include:

•     Missing a road sign or exit

•     Slowing unintentionally

•     Braking too late

•     Excessive yawning

•     Blinking more than usual or sore eyes

•     Difficulty keeping your head up

•     Noticing your eyes closing involuntarily

Fatigue management::

Driver fatigue is a significant safety hazard to you, your passengers and other road users.

Fatigue reduces attentiveness and alertness to dangers, slows reaction times and can lead to microsleeps – factors contributing to the risk of a road crash. To mitigate against this risk, you should avoid driving tired.

The risks associated with fatigue are best managed before you start driving by ensuring you regularly get enough sleep and avoid driving for lengthy periods of time or following a full day's work.

Methods to counter Fatigue

•     Taking regular breaks – we recommend taking a break of at least 10 minutes every two hours to avoid driver fatigue

•     Avoiding alcohol – Punjab cabs has a zero tolerance policy towards alcohol consumption which requires drivers to maintain a blood alcohol concentration of 0.00 at all times while providing a Punjab cabs service

•     Avoiding medications that cause drowsiness – find out if any medication you are taking may induce fatigue or affect your driving

•     Avoiding driving when sleep deprived – we recommend that you do not drive after being awake for more than 15 hours

•     Being aware of the risks – you should familiarise yourself with the danger signs of fatigue and stop driving immediately if you notice that you are suffering from fatigue.