Veilig Verkeer Nederland: Road Safety for Taxi Drivers

Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN — Safe Traffic Netherlands) works to improve road safety across the Netherlands. For taxi drivers, VVN offers valuable insights on hazardous situations, driving skills assessments and campaigns that directly affect the taxi industry.

Veilig Verkeer Nederland and the Taxi Sector

Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) is the Netherlands' largest road safety organisation. VVN works on awareness, education and campaigns to reduce traffic accidents. For taxi drivers — who spend hours on the road every day — road safety is particularly relevant.

Why Is Road Safety Extra Important for Taxi Drivers?

Taxi drivers average 40,000–80,000 km per year — far more than the average motorist
You drive at varying times, including at night, at weekends and in poor weather conditions
Passengers are your responsibility: an accident with passengers has serious consequences
Stress, time pressure and passenger aggression can affect driving performance

What Does VVN Offer?

Campaigns Relevant to Taxi Drivers

BOB campaign: Awareness around drink driving — also relevant for drivers picking up passengers who have been drinking
Distracted driving: Campaigns about phone use at the wheel
Night driving: Tips for night-time rides (lighting, fatigue)

Driving Skills Assessments

VVN offers driving skills tests for professional drivers. A periodic check helps identify habits that may be dangerous, such as speeding or late hazard perception.

Hazard Information

Via vvn.nl, you can find current information on dangerous road sections, seasonal risks (ice, aquaplaning) and behavioural advice for professional drivers.

Practical Tips from VVN for Taxi Drivers

Plan rides to avoid fatigue — do not drive more than 4 hours consecutively
Never use your phone without a hands-free kit during a ride
Always maintain a safe following distance — taxi drivers are frequently fined for rear-end collisions
Check tyre pressure and lights at the start of every shift

More Information

Visit vvn.nl for campaigns, tests and road safety tips.