Thatcham Research has outlined the risks to UK drivers in a new Assisted and Automated Driving Definition and Assessment paper

Report: drivers could be put in danger by misleading ‘automated’ technology...

Use of the word “autonomous” in carmaker marketing and literature is lulling drivers into a false sense of security, according to automotive research centre...
Of the top 100 selling vehicles available in Australia at March 2018, 37 models offered AEB as standard. AEB was not offered in any form on 35 models.

Standard fitment of AEB increases ten-fold in Australia over two years

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has revealed a ten-fold increase in the standard fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in just over...
Traveling on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by 43 percent, or an additional 87 feet — more than the length of a semi-trailer truck — when compared to new tires, according to new research by the AAA.

Driving on worn tires in wet can increase stopping distance 43...

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 48 key safety indicators grouped into five categories; personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety and emergency preparedness.

Report reveals South Carolina has most traffic fatalities per 100 million...

While many new vehicles have sensors and cameras fitted as standard, older vehicles can be easily retro-fitted with the technology.

Research finds reversing cameras reduce back-up crash risk by 41 percent

Parents and caregivers across Canada are being educated on how to prevent, recognize and help manage concussion in children during Parachute Safe Kids Week.

Child safety in the spotlight for Canada’s Safe Kids Week

A new report published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) reveals the countries that have achieved the biggest reductions – and increases – in road deaths, with the U.S. named as the worst performing country.

New traffic safety report reveals U.S. has largest increase in road...

Delhi government publishes draft road safety strategy

Delhi government publishes draft road safety policy

Australian Automobile Association (AAA) says all states are failing to meet targets to reduce road fatalities

All Australian states failing to meet targets to reduce road fatalities...

National Safety Council campaign National Safety Month with week four theme of driving

Americans urged to do ‘one small thing’ during National Safety Month

A new study published by the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) examines the relationship between a vehicle’s age and occupant injury severity in a fatal crash

NHTSA study confirms newer model cars are safer

Memorial Day is widely regarded as the unofficial start of summer, and Americans are expected to travel in record numbers this holiday weekend.

Americans to kick off summer season by traveling in record numbers

Law enforcement agencies and state highway offices across the United States are working together to remind drivers of the importance of wearing a seat belt, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) annual campaign, Click It or Ticket.

Increased patrols across U.S. for annual Click It or Ticket campaign...

Conducted by Dr Rachel Aldred, Reader in Transport at the University of Westminster, the study uses National Travel Survey (NTS) data, a large and nationally representative survey that asks people about incidents over the previous three years. This is the first analysis to use such data.

Research reveals extent of unreported injuries to cyclists and pedestrians

Within a strategy that aims to make Europe a world leader for fully automated and connected mobility systems, the Commission is proposing that new models of vehicles are equipped with advanced safety features such as advanced emergency braking, lane-keeping assist system or pedestrian and cyclists’ detection systems for trucks.

European Commission sets new target for EU road deaths and injuries

Changes to the MOT test come into force on Sunday 20 May 2018 in England, Scotland and Wales.

New MOT rules: a guide

Financial incentives could convince teens to reduce risky driving behaviors, according to a new survey carried out by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Researchers find financial incentives could improve teen driver safety

Alcohol and cannabis are the two most commonly detected substances in drivers who die in traffic crashes in Canada.

Canada Road Safety Week focuses on impacts of alcohol and cannabis

Road Safety Week is organized by Brake, the road safety charity. It’s an opportunity for towns, companies, clubs, schools and nurseries to run their own road safety campaigns and help raise awareness of key safety issues such as wearing seat belts.

NZ drivers urged to belt up during Road Safety Week

new report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the increase has been mostly in urban or suburban areas, at non-intersections, on arterials—busy roads that funnel traffic toward freeways—and in the dark.

IIHS study examines increase in pedestrian deaths

State governments, law enforcement and organizations across the nation are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind vehicle drivers and motorcyclists to share the road safely during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Motorcyclist safety in the spotlight during U.S. awareness month

The Award follows the launch of the “Safer Choice India” award in February to encourage automakers to achieve the highest levels of safety performance

Global NCAP launches Safer Choice Africa Award

A new report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates a 5.6 percent decrease in the number of people killed on motorcycles in 2017.

GHSA report: Motorcyclists 28 times more at risk than car drivers

Of the 37 percent of Canadian drivers who admit to using a mobile phone while driving, a third (31 percent) say they feel compelled to text or call while driving because of family obligations that require constant attention.

A third of distracted drivers in Canada blame family obligations

Anyone caught drinking and driving in Australia will face having a mandatory alcohol interlock fitted for their vehicle for a minimum of six months.

Australian state introduces country’s toughest drink and drug driving laws

The need to follow traffic rules including wearing seat belts, obeying traffic lights, speed limits and pedestrian crossing rules are all in the spotlight in India this week during Road Safety Week 2018.

Vehicle manufacturer aims to make road safety a mass movement in...

A Road to Zero: A vision for achieving zero roadway deaths by 2050, marks the first time in U.S. history that so many organizations have collaborated to devise a comprehensive plan to address motor vehicle fatalities. It has been published by the Road to Zero Coalition, managed by the National Safety Council (NSC).

More than 650 organizations collaborate to eliminate U.S. road deaths

A new report by the International Transport Forum for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) examines the relationship between vehicle speed and crash risks. The study analyzes data from ten countries, identifying the impact of changes in speed limits on crashes and their severity.

Study reinforces relationship between speed and number of crashes

Police officers across Europe have commenced a week-long enforcement operation to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, coordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL).

European police officers clamp down on speeding drivers

The New Zealand Government is looking into setting a target of zero deaths on the road. Talking about the development of the Government’s new road safety strategy, Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter said that no loss of life is acceptable.

NZ Government investigates zero target for road deaths

The number of deaths on the road in the province of Ontario, Canada, increased by almost 12% from 2016 to 2017, according to figures released by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Ontario Police reveals stark increase in road traffic fatalities

If all states adopted laws that required impaired driving offenders to install alcohol interlocks, more than 500 additional lives could be saved each year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

New study reveals alcohol interlock laws could save 500 more lives...

Car buyers are being urged to prioritize safety as new data reveals that more than two-thirds of drivers and passengers killed on roads in Victoria, Australia, last year were in a vehicle manufactured more than 10 years ago.

Motorists urged to prioritize safety when buying a car

Estonia reduces drink-drive deaths by 90%

Estonia reduces drink-drive deaths by 90%

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FEATURE

Virginia Williams, eLearning Content & Experience Lead at eDriving, talks about some of the reasons why teens are at risk on the road and offers best practice advice to help all drivers stay safe on the roads this summer season.

Summer driving: why all drivers need to be aware of 100...

“You never really know the drivers around you and have to anticipate for the unknown, like another driver swerving last minute or stopping abruptly.”...
“Managers should try to frame changes to policies as positively as they can.” That’s the best way of discouraging employee drivers from using phones at the wheel, according to Brittany Shoots-Reinhard.

Five ways to encourage employees not to drive distracted

“Managers should try to frame changes to policies as positively as they can.” That’s the best way of encouraging employee drivers to resist using phones at...

FLEET

Assess how effective your current organizational safety measures are at reducing driver risk, and receive best practice advice about driver license checks, risk assessment and driver training with eDriving’s free Fleet Safety Program Assessment.

Who am I hiring? Tips for recruiting safe drivers

A safe fleet starts with an employee who has the right attitude towards safe driving. And that’s why the recruitment process is so important...

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