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Driving at Work Risk Assessment — Instant, UK-Compliant, £29
Work-related road safety is the single biggest cause of workplace deaths in the UK. Describe your vehicle type, typical journeys, and driver profile — we generate a fully written, HSE-compliant driving at work risk assessment in minutes.
Used by businesses, sole traders, delivery companies, and contractors across the UK
🚗 According to the HSE, up to a third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who is at work. Every business with employees who drive — whether in company vehicles or their own cars — must have a driving at work risk assessment in place.
Legal requirements for driving at work
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess all workplace risks — including driving. This applies to company vehicles, hire cars, pool cars, and employees using their own vehicles for work purposes (grey fleet).
Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for all work activities. For driving, this means assessing vehicle safety, driver competence, journey planning, fatigue, distraction, and roadworthiness checks.
The HSE publication INDG382 — Driving at Work: Managing Work-Related Road Safety provides detailed guidance. Key requirements include driver licence checks, eyesight testing, vehicle maintenance schedules, journey planning to avoid fatigue, and policies on mobile phone use and distractions.
For businesses operating commercial vehicles, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and DVSA enforcement apply. Insurance policies often require evidence of driver risk assessments, and corporate manslaughter prosecutions have followed fatal work-related road incidents where no assessment was in place.
How it works
1. Describe your driving activity
Tell us the vehicle type (car, van, light commercial), typical journey types (local, motorway, urban, rural), driver profile (experienced, new, young drivers), and any specific risks such as night driving, time pressure, lone working, or reversing in tight spaces.
2. AI writes your assessment
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant driving at work risk assessment covering vehicle checks, driver competence, journey planning, fatigue, distraction, and all relevant HSE guidance. References the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and HSE INDG382.
3. Download and use immediately
Download as PDF and editable Word document. Use for fleet compliance, insurer requirements, HSE inspections, or internal health and safety audits. £29, no subscription, instant access.
What your assessment covers
Every driving at work risk assessment is written in full — covering all road safety hazards and HSE-recommended controls.
Driver competence — licence checks and eyesight testing
Vehicle roadworthiness and maintenance schedules
Journey planning and route risk assessment
Driver fatigue — breaks, shift patterns, and maximum driving hours
Distraction — mobile phone policy and hands-free requirements
Reversing safety — cameras, banksmen, and site-specific controls
Lone working while driving — check-in procedures and emergency response
Weather and seasonal hazards — winter driving, fog, ice
Time pressure and delivery deadlines — realistic scheduling
Grey fleet — personal vehicle checks and insurance verification
Manual handling at delivery or collection points
Collision and breakdown procedures
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 compliance
HSE INDG382 Driving at Work guidance alignment
Works for every type of business driving
From sales reps to delivery drivers, Anyrisks covers all work-related driving scenarios.
What customers say
"Our fleet insurer asked for driving risk assessments for all company vehicles. Anyrisks gave us exactly what we needed — proper journey planning, fatigue controls, and vehicle checks all documented."
David M.
Operations Manager, Courier Company, Manchester
"I employ three care workers who use their own cars to visit clients. This covered grey fleet checks, lone working, and journey risk — everything the HSE expects. Really thorough."
Linda T.
Care Agency Owner, West Yorkshire
"We do field service work — vans, tools, lots of motorway driving. The assessment covered reversing on site, fatigue on long journeys, and mobile phone policy. Exactly what we needed."
Tom R.
Facilities Manager, Engineering Firm, Birmingham
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| HSE INDG382 guidance aligned | ✓ | ✗ |
| Driver competence and vehicle checks included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Journey planning and fatigue controls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Grey fleet and personal vehicle use covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a driving at work risk assessment if my employees just use their own cars occasionally?
Yes — the HSE is clear that driving at work risk assessments apply to all work-related driving, including employees using their own vehicles for business journeys. You must assess driver competence, vehicle roadworthiness, and journey planning even for occasional business use.
Does it cover delivery drivers and courier work?
Yes — delivery drivers face specific hazards including time pressure, unfamiliar routes, reversing, manual handling at drop-off points, and lone working. Describe the delivery role and these controls will be included in the assessment.
What about company vans and light commercial vehicles?
Yes — whether you operate cars, vans, or light commercial vehicles, the legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 is the same. The assessment will reflect the vehicle type and typical use.
Does it cover grey fleet — personal cars used for work?
Yes — grey fleet is one of the highest-risk areas for work-related road safety. The assessment will include vehicle checks, insurance verification, driver licence checks, and journey planning controls for employees using their own vehicles.
Is it accepted by fleet insurers and compliance audits?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by insurers, DVSA audits, and HSE inspections. It is professionally formatted and ready to use.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your vehicle type, typical journeys, driver profile, and any specific risks (night driving, rural routes, time pressure) and Anyrisks produces a complete driving at work risk assessment instantly.
Does it include controls for fatigue and distraction?
Yes — driver fatigue, mobile phone use, and distraction are leading causes of work-related road incidents. The assessment includes controls for journey breaks, hands-free policies, and shift planning where relevant.
Can I use it for HGV and PSV operations?
This assessment is designed for cars, vans, and light commercial vehicles. For HGV (heavy goods vehicle) or PSV (public service vehicle) operations, additional O-Licence compliance and Drivers Hours Regulations apply — mention this in your description and we will tailor the assessment accordingly.
Also see: Fleet Risk Assessment · Delivery Driver Risk Assessment · Lone Worker Risk Assessment · Work-Related Stress Risk Assessment