What can big data tell us about driver safety in the UK during COVID-19?
When we think of driver safety, telematics providers typically focus on the following datasets: harsh acceleration, braking and cornering in addition to seatbelt usage during trips. Read this insightful blog to see an analysis of these safety metrics in the UK, provided by Geotab how they have evolved with COVID-19 and the impact of actionable and precise government policy instruments.
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