Commercial vehicle drivers bear no relation to the image of the obnoxious menace-behind-the-wheel character personified by 'white van man'.

Lex Vehicle Leasing's 2001 Report on Company Motoring reveals that the driving standards of professional van drivers are among the highest on the road. For example many would welcome more comprehensive driver training to match that of truck drivers and most believe their driving standards are higher than company car drivers. The report also says they are less likely to be involved in a road rage incident.