More than nine in 10 New Zealand drivers whose vehicles have touchscreens say they have been distracted while using them, according to a survey, raising questions about whether increasingly screen-heavy vehicle interiors are competing with the road for drivers’ attention.

Routine changes, increased traffic and seasonal shifts could impact driver alertness – even before a shift begins. Easter may bring quieter roads for some operators, but fatigue experts are warning it can also introduce less visible and often underestimated risks for fleet safety.

Ensuring safety on the road for TIL’s drivers and other road users is a priority for leading New Zealand transport business, TIL Logistics Group (TIL). The company invests significantly in technology and training to support its road safety culture and has recently signed an agreement with driver safety solutions provider, AutoSense. The agreement will see AutoSense providing induction, ongoing online driver training and in-cab simulator training to TIL drivers as well as ins