Posts about Driver Safety
The risks of small screen and social media glorification of speeding
January 12, 2023
A study found watching movies like The Fast and the Furious, compounded by social media exposure, caused people to drive faster and break speeding laws.... Read more
Steve Smethurst
USA miles behind on road safety
December 19, 2022
The USA is increasingly an anomaly when it comes to road safety. It has stagnated in safety terms as other countries have, quite literally, left it for dead ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
WHO calls for greater focus on the dangers of two-wheeler driving
December 05, 2022
The World Health Organization has updated its guidance on how to reduce the number of road traffic deaths and injuries involving two and three-wheelers ... Read more
Mark Watts
8 Key Takeaways from the UN High-Level Meeting on Road Safety
November 14, 2022
The UN Meeting on Road Safety convened in the summer of 2022. The participants presented a manifesto for what needs to happen. We pick out eight key points... Read more
Dominic Saunders
Road safety’s critical role in social progress
October 01, 2022
Vulnerable road users account for 54% of global road traffic deaths. 500 children die every day, and older women are 17 times more likely to be killed.... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Six reasons why road safety is an equality and social justice issue
September 01, 2022
Here are six reasons why a reduction in deaths involves addressing systemic global inequalities. We discuss the holistic approach required to tackle these.... Read more
Adam Hawes
Corporate e-bikes – an accident waiting to happen?
August 08, 2022
A growing number of electric bikes are being used for business travel in Asia. Ensure your employees understand the risks and have access to training. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
How is the safety of a vehicle assessed?
May 12, 2022
We explain how vehicles are assessed for their safety and what formal programmes exist for this. We also explain the most popular safety rating measures. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
Safety on Two Wheels: What Motorcyclists Need to Know
May 02, 2022
In 2016, two-wheelers were involved in 28% of global road fatalities. We provide tips for staying safe on two wheels and discuss how employers can help.... Read more
Mi Ae Lipe
The growing risk from infotainment distraction
April 11, 2022
Drivers using in-vehicle infotainment may take their eyes off the road for a sustained period of time and may also become distracted by interacting with it... Read more
Steve Smethurst
