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This year Diwali falls on Sunday 27 October, but celebrations last for five days. And, with many families travelling to celebrate with loved ones, it’s important to put safety first on the roads.

Diwali: Ten safe travel tips

Celebrated by thousands of people in countries all around the world, Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year. This year Diwali falls on...
Young people are encouraged to wear high-visibility clothing when walking near roads or using public or school transport, especially during misty and rainy days in winter, and in the early morning when visibility is poor.

Western Cape government plea to teach children good road safety habits

As part of the campaign, parents are encouraged to have conversations with their teenagers about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel.

Parents urged to talk to teens during Teen Driver Safety Week

Coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, the event highlights the health benefits of walking to school and the need for safe places for students to walk and bike to school.

Families encouraged to join Walk to School Day

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death among 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States but previous studies have often focused on driving experience and skills.

Slow working memory in teen drivers linked to crash increase

In a report – Keeping Young Drivers Safe During Early Licensure – commissioned by the RAC Foundation, it is suggested that the combined use of dash cams and “accelerometers” – which record the high G-forces created when a car is driven erratically or dangerously – reduces bad driving if young people know the information will be shared with their mum and dad.

Parents key to reducing young driver crashes

MOTORCYCLES

The BikerTek campaign features a spoof pop up shop which has been set up at bike shows and cafes across south east England selling new bike “parts”.

Motorbike safety campaign targets leisure riders

A campaign has been launched by Highways England aimed at reducing the number of motorbike crashes in the UK. The BikerTek campaign features a spoof...
The Road Safety Commission has called upon The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) Chief Scientist and Deakin University Research Fellow Christopher Hurren to provide practical advice for motorcycle riders making the most of the fine and warm conditions on the roads.

Motorcyclists urged not to compromise on protective clothing

The campaign, which coincides with the start of the riding season, is led by the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MSAC). Riders are encouraged to take a refresher course and have their motorbikes professionally serviced.

Motorcyclists urged to be “ride ready”

Around 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event and, with a large number of motorcyclists expected, Highways England will be inside Silverstone with partners from the emergency services to promote key safety messages.

Warning issued to MotoGP visitors

Every year more than 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in crashes on US roads with many of the tragedies attributed to a motor vehicle driver not seeing the motorcyclists.

Bikers reluctant to wear high-visibility clothing

Shot amid breathtaking scenery and accompanied by dramatic music, the video highlights potential hazards such as stationary cars and blind bends, and provides advice specific to group-riding, such as “ride at your own pace”.

Safety video provides tips for group riding

DRIVING FOR WORK

According to the report, 85 percent of customers would use a scheme where delivery drivers took away packaging or plastic bottles as well as dropping off products, while 58 percent would take up price incentives to click and collect in place of home delivery.

Retailers’ plans for investment in sustainable deliveries revealed

Online retailers in the UK are poised to make unprecedented investment in more sustainable deliveries, according to a new report by Barclays. The report, “Is...
Research shows that the number of recorded injury crashes increases in the weeks following the end of Daylight Savings Time (DST). And, with the clocks set to go back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday October 27 in the UK and Europe, and at 2.a.m on Sunday November 3 in the U.S., now’s the time for drivers to prepare for the increased risks they will face on the roads.

The end of DST: Road safety tips for at-work drivers and...

The end of Daylight Savings Time (DST) means drivers will soon be spending more time on the roads during hours of darkness. Research shows that...
Researchers from King’s and Queen Mary University of London recruited 140 professional drivers from a range of different occupations working in the heart of London and asked them to carry black carbon monitors for 96 hours.

Black carbon exposure levels compared among professional drivers

Taxi drivers in London experience the highest exposures to black carbon compared to other professional drivers such as couriers, truck drivers, waste removal and...
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