eDriving®

The 12-month trial will see a diverse group of 1,000 Victorians given access to a See.Sense smart bike light, with the technology capturing crucial road safety insights, as well as providing safety benefits in the form of increased visibility.

Bike light technology trial to launch in Victoria

Jul 29, 2021

This Virtual Reality environment is a copy, or “Digital Twin”, of the Marineterrein Amsterdam Living Lab (MALL).

New Dutch project investigates safe interaction with automated transport

Jul 28, 2021

Overall, 44 percent of drivers surveyed agreed that all current 30mph limits should be replaced with a 20mph limit, a 13 percent increase from the same representative sample surveyed in 2014.

Support grows for 20mph limit on UK urban roads

Jul 28, 2021

GLOBAL NEWS

Coronavirus safe practice guidance issued for international hauliers

Jul 27, 2021

Lead author Megan Ryerson led a team of researchers in the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the School of Engineering and Applied Science in collecting and analyzing eye-tracking data from cyclists navigating Philadelphia’s streets.

Study finds biometric data can help in design of safer roadways

Jul 26, 2021

In support of the campaign, NHTSA is highlighting the potential for motor vehicle theft, preventive measures vehicle owners should take, the importance of addressing the vehicle theft problem, and its significant economic impact.

NHTSA shares anti-theft advice for vehicle owners

Jul 23, 2021

Building on its work reducing carbon since 2015, the plan sets out a comprehensive roadmap to rapidly decarbonise the strategic road network (SRN).

Highways England lays out net zero roadmap

Jul 22, 2021

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s New American Driving Survey (2020) revealed the average number of all daily personal car trips fell by 45 percent in April 2020 and 40 percent for trips by all modes of transportation combined.

U.S. traffic deaths spike in 2020 despite almost half less travel

Jul 19, 2021

The number of drivers making firm staycation bookings has surged 20 percent since April, with the West Country – Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset – expected to receive the largest numbers of holidaymakers (30 percent).

Unprecedented traffic volumes predicted on UK roads this summer

Jul 16, 2021

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) and more advanced partial automation that combines ACC with lane centering are often disabled on some of the sharper curves present on limited-access roadways, either because drivers switch the features off or they deactivate automatically.

Study finds curve pose a challenge for automated driving

Jul 16, 2021

Advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors have been installed at a busy intersection in Yarraville for six months to detect the movement of road users including pedestrians, cyclists, cars and trucks to identify potential hazards.

Melbourne trial aims to improve road safety at intersections

Jul 15, 2021

According to Department for Transport figures, in 2020, under free-flowing traffic conditions, 56 percent of cars exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads, compared to 53 percent on motorways and 12 percent on national speed limit single carriageway roads.

New figures reveal extent of speeding during UK’s 2020 lockdown

Jul 13, 2021

RISK MANAGEMENT

Panel: Insurance Recognition for Driver Risk Management

Jul 6, 2021

One of the most frequently asked questions by fleet leaders is “How do I get my insurance company to recognize my driver risk management...

Organized by the National Safety Council, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the month-long safety campaign.

June is National Safety Month

Jun 1, 2021

And, above a certain minimum level of on-road competence, research shows that it’s a driver’s attitudes that make them much more likely to crash.

Webinar panel: Speeding and high risk behaviors

May 11, 2021

The NTSB uses the list to focus its advocacy efforts during the current MWL cycle.

NTSB releases “Most Wanted List”

Apr 9, 2021

As part of EHS Daily Advisor’s Leadership Week 2021, eDriving presented a session that dove deep into the responsibilities surrounding driver risk management, and revealed best practice tips for achieving optimum safety performance.

Webinar: Who should take the lead for driver safety?

Apr 7, 2021

A recent NSC survey revealed 90 percent of employers are concerned about mental health and chronic stress impacting fitness for duty – in addition to persistent concerns around legal and illicit substance misuse.

Employers in U.S. urged to take a broader approach to “workplace...

Feb 22, 2021

FAMILY SAFETY

Slow down in school zones plea to NSW drivers

Jul 16, 2021

Drivers are being reminded to slow down and be vigilant with school zones back in force across New South Wales. With the start of the...

The “Not a Substitute for Sleep” campaign has been created as part of the annual Re:act road safety behaviour change program, which challenges TAFE graphic design students to create a campaign to raise awareness among 16-24 year old road users of a critical road safety issue.

Young driver fatigue campaign launches in Western Australia

Jul 12, 2021

To determine the safest and least costly driving environments for U.S. teenagers, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 23 key metrics.

Best and worst states for teen drivers revealed

Jul 5, 2021

Fourth of July Travel Tips

Jun 28, 2021

A $4 million grant from NJM will launch a state-of-the-art virtual driving assessment system for young drivers and comes after research showed that more than 95 percent of novice driver crashes are due to driver error.

$4m grant awarded to virtual program for teen driver safety

Jun 14, 2021

The 100 days are between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The AAA said there are more daily deaths in crashes involving teen drivers during the summer months than the rest of the year because teens tend to have more unstructured time behind the wheel.

AAA warns of “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers

Jun 4, 2021

MOTORCYCLES

Webinar: Managing two- and three-wheeler safety at work

Jul 9, 2021

Two- and three-wheeler vehicles – including motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and rickshaws – have unique risks and, as such, managing employees using these types of...

The annual Operation Darwen campaign runs until autumn and is aimed at promoting rider safety.

Campaign aims to cut motorcycle-related deaths in Wales

Jul 5, 2021

Now the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching a new campaign - which coincides with May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – highlighting the importance of wearing a helmet.

2020 was deadliest year for motorcyclists in Colorado

May 6, 2021

The appeal is being made in response to the number of motorcycle fatalities seen this year - to date in 2021, six motorcyclists have been killed on Irish roads.

RSA & Gardaí issue motorcycle safety appeal

Apr 19, 2021

Working with Dorset Police and Dorset Road Safety Partnership in the UK, DocBike aims to make Dorset’s roads safer for bikers.

DocBike charity launches springtime motorcycle safety campaign

Apr 7, 2021

The law specifies the type of vehicle that a candidate can use for their driving or riding test. This is known as the minimum test vehicle (MTV) requirement.

DVSA launches consultation on changing A2 test

Feb 16, 2021

DRIVING FOR WORK

The proposed test would streamline the process for new drivers to gain their HGV licence and would increase lorry test appointment availability.

UK government to launch consultation on truck test overhaul

Jul 22, 2021

A new consultation will be launched on allowing drivers to take one test to drive both an articulated and rigid lorry, as part of...

The Ford Ranger has been awarded ‘Pick Up of the Year’ for the third consecutive year, while the Transit Custom was named ‘Van of the Year’.

Double celebrations for Ford at auto awards

Jul 15, 2021

Ford’s commercial vehicles have been recognised at the Auto Express 2021 New Car Awards. The Ford Ranger has been awarded ‘Pick Up of the Year’...

The analysis, which was carried out in partnership with global sustainability consultancy SYSTEMIQ, set out to understand the impact of businesses and governments accelerating the electrification of their fleet vehicles.

New report calculates effects of fleets switching to EVs

Jul 15, 2021

Most buses and light duty fleet vehicles can switch to EVs in leading markets by 2030, according to a new global report released by international non-profit...