Posts about Safety Trends (2)
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
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
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
10 road safety challenges facing low-income countries
January 21, 2022
People living in low-income countries have a 330% higher risk of dying in a road crash than those living in high-income countries. We list the challenges. ... Read more
Steve Smethurst
A new Decade of Action for Road Safety: WHO seeks to reduce road traffic deaths by 50%
January 03, 2022
The extension to the global road safety initiative, launched by the WHO and UN, seeks to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. ... Read more
Adam Hawes
Driver Safety trends to watch out for in 2022
January 01, 2022
We summarise all the major road safety trends we expect to see in 2022 and what these may mean for drivers and businesses around the world. ... Read more
Dominic Saunders
