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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

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its website on providing ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic to make the advice easier to...
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

eDriving’s Chief Insurance & Risk Officer, Jim Noble, and Director of eDriving University, Denise Murroni, will be joined by former Nestlé executive and Risk Management expert, Andrew Bradley, to discuss the driving techniques that not only reduce crash risk but environmental impact, as well. You’ll also hear how #travel choices affect both #safety and #sustainability, and the significance of vehicle selection, fuel, and maintenance.

eDriving hosts eco-driving webinar

The coalition aims to accelerate national efforts to implement short- and long-term interventions that will promote attentive driving and eliminate distracted driving fatalities and injuries.

Virginia Tech joins new National Distracted Driving coalition

According to the HSE, expansion in the so-called “gig economy” and the increasing use of personal vehicles for work purposes – the grey fleet – has created some confusion over where responsibility for legal compliance lies.

Grey fleet increase prompts new HSE guidance

To help organisations reduce ‘at-work’ driver risk, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Transport have worked with stakeholders to create new ‘Driving and riding safely for work’ webpages.

New guidance on driving and riding safely for work

FAMILY SAFETY

Now the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)’s Division of Freight, Transit, and Heavy Vehicle Safety has developed and implemented a safety education and outreach program called “Sharing the Road with Trucks” which aims to teach new car drivers safe practices from the beginning to create a generation of drivers that know how to safely drive near a truck.

Teen drivers taught how to share the road with trucks

Teen drivers initiate over 75 percent of incidents involving heavy trucks, according to research. Now the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)’s Division of Freight, Transit,...
Being prepared is the key to staying safe on the roads during winter, including looking out for other road users who might not know how to handle their vehicles in bad weather.

Winter safe driving tips

Traveling this holiday season? Millions are set to take to the roads this year, eager to spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, more people on the roads increases the potential for crashes.

Happy Holidays: Safe driving tips for drivers and families

The 13-year study followed almost 21,000 drivers aged 17-24 who received their licence in New South Wales between 2003-2004.

Study finds resilience training for young drivers reduces crash risk

To keep you and your family safe on the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, eDriving is sharing the following safety tips:

Thanksgiving safety tips for drivers and families

Public health guidelines for international travelers to the US who are fully vaccinated will ease in early November, helping to connect family and friends.

Drivers urged to pack patience this holiday season

MOTORCYCLES

The Helmet Inspection Company comprises a team of academics and engineers in the field of non-destructive testing, specifically in composite materials.

Helmet scan launched to detect accidental damage

A company in the East Midlands, UK, has launched a new safety test which can scan motorcycle helmets for hidden damage after a drop. The...
Nearly a decade after the organization first called for a federal mandate requiring street-legal motorcycles to be equipped with ABS, a new study – the largest of its kind - reveals data in favor of the lifesaving technology.

ABS on motorcycles “right up there with wearing a helmet”

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

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

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

Campaign aims to cut motorcycle-related deaths in Wales

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

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

DRIVING FOR WORK

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has implemented the system which is available on 647 miles of New Jersey’s highways.

Truckers in New Jersey to benefit from real-time traffic alerts

Commercial vehicle drivers in New Jersey can now get real-time traffic alerts to keep them aware of upcoming traffic slowdowns, giving them plenty of...
Approval for the announcement was given by the secretary of state for transport.

Relaxation of EU drivers’ hours rules extended

The Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours enforcement in England, Scotland and Wales. Approval for the announcement was given...
This will include details of the operator, driver, driver employment details, dates of travel, and the vehicle used before the journey commences.

New EU rules for road haulage journeys

From 2 February 2022, the EU is introducing new rules that mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage...
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