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The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research shows that a “learn as you go” approach still leaves gaps in understanding when compared to another group of drivers who had a strong grasp of the technology, partially due to a brief intensive hands-on training session.

Practice doesn’t make perfect with new vehicle technology

Owners of new vehicles with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is...
The Safe System Approach is a proven way to reduce highway deaths and injuries by taking a holistic look at the entire roadway system, from planning to design to use -- making all roads safer for all roadway users.

U.S. local highway safety leaders urged to use Safe System Approach

The number of vehicles on the roads with varying levels of automation and driver assistance technologies is increasing and creates key questions for these groups including:

Rise in driver assisted technology raises questions for first responders

The team is made up of 22 professional truck drivers from 13 companies and 17 states who have more than 564 years of experience and 45,774,455 miles of incident-free driving.

New trucking ambassadors fly the flag for safe driving

It has also published a new video on keeping vehicles ventilated, explaining how you can reduce the risk of transmitting the virus when using vehicles.

New guidance published on keeping vehicles ventilated

This year’s theme is “Road Safety Heroes” to pay tribute to the work of road safety campaigners, professionals, individuals and organisations across the country, providing a platform to speak up about how we can all play a part in making journeys safer for everyone.

UK Road Safety Week: 15-21 November 2021

FAMILY SAFETY

As the weather gets warmer, more people will be traveling Minnesota roads for vacation fun, family road trips and outdoor activities.

High intensity patrols to target deadliest driving behaviors, launches in Minnesota

The Minnesota State Patrol has announced the start of high intensity patrols focusing on the deadliest traffic violations. As the weather gets warmer, more people...
Now the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has launched an awareness campaign with a road safety speaker and a paramedic travelling across northern B.C. talking to high school students about their experiences.

Road safety speakers talking to northern B.C. teens to prevent crashes

Researchers led by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that new drivers who get their license before 18 and are subject to mandatory driver education - including behind-the-wheel training and Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions - are less likely to crash than young drivers turned 18 who are exempt from such requirements.

Don’t assume youngest new drivers will have the highest crash rates,...

Motorists are urged to be extra careful while driving near schools, particularly near bus stops, school crossings and Kiss and Ride zones.

Motorists in NSW urged to slow down near schools

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made the appeal to coincide with the May 1 National Heatstroke Prevention Day.

Parents reminded to “Look Before You Lock”

The Kidsafe survey of more than 9,200 cars found that nine out of ten child car restraints are either incorrectly installed or used, with 51 per cent needing an adjustment and 37 per cent requiring a full re-installation.

Nine out of ten Victorian kids at risk in the car

MOTORCYCLES

DRIVING FOR WORK

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET).

New report highlights ‘marginal environmental benefits’ of zero-emission trucks

Zero-emission trucks only have a 30 percent decrease in CO2 emissions when compared to a standard diesel truck, according to a new study. The American...
The campaign, aimed at increasing public safety and awareness around rail level crossings in the metropolitan area, had previously only happened in regional New South Wales.

Police operation aims to increase safety around rail level crossings in...

A police operation to ensure drivers obey the rules at level crossings has been held for the first time in Sydney. The campaign, aimed at...
Consumer Protection invited more than 6,000 stakeholders to engage in consultation on reforms for the industry, which received 37 formal submissions and more than 400 survey responses from industry participants, consumers, insurers and government agencies.

Plans announced for reform of tow truck industry in Western Australia

The tow truck industry in Western Australia (WA) is being reformed to protect people involved in traffic collisions and combat bad behaviour and price...
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