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WEBSomething is going awry with driving standards among younger drivers – IAM RoadSmart. Young drivers aged between 17-25 years currently make up more than a third (38%) of all dangerous driving endorsements, despite accounting for …
Road Safety GB
WEBRoad Safety GB. Road Safety GB is a national road safety organisation made up of representatives from groups across the UK, including local government road safety teams. Our aim is to reduce the number and severity of road collisions – and by doing so to reduce loss of life and personal injury – by raising awareness of road safety and safer ...
Knowledge Centre - Road Safety GB
WEBThe Knowledge Centre is a web-based library of road safety related information and expertise, primarily from UK-based road safety organisations. Access to the Knowledge Centre is available free of charge to anyone. The Knowledge Centre comprises road safety reports, research and interventions categorised by road safety topic/road user (speed ...
NRSC 2024: workshop programme revealed - roadsafetygb.org.uk
WEB1 day ago · The agenda at National Conference 2024 includes four workshops which the 330 attendees are invited to pre-register for. The programme for NRSC 2024 comprises a remarkable 37 Main conference presentations, 34 Fringe presentations, plus the four workshops and the Question Time session.. Click here to book to attend the conference.. More than 330 people have registered to attend the conference ...
20mph more effective when accompanied by traffic calming
WEBMay 22, 2023 · At 20mph a pedestrian is likely to survive an impact with a motor vehicle whereas at 30mph the pedestrian is significantly more likely to be killed. “Traffic speeds of around 20mph also make walking and cycling more appealing – a crucial step towards the Government’s desire that 50% of journeys will be walked or cycled by 2030.
New measures and funding announced in road safety action plan
WEBJul 19, 2019 · Transport secretary Chris Grayling describes the action plan as a ‘key milestone’ in efforts to reduce road deaths and injuries – while it has also been welcomed by Road Safety GB. Funding awarded in the plan includes: A £225,000 grant awarded to Good Egg Safety to deliver a nationally-accredited safety training programme for retailers ...
UK set to adopt new vehicle safety standards - Road Safety GB
WEBMar 27, 2019 · A new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards – set to be introduced by the EU – will apply in the UK whatever the outcome of Brexit, the DfT has confirmed. First announced in May 2018, the proposals would require every new vehicle to satisfy 11 safety rulings from 2022, mandating technologies such as intelligent speed ...
Have a safe TRIP this Autumn and Winter - Road Safety GB
WEBNov 1, 2023 · National Highways has launched the next phase of a long-term road safety campaign that demonstrates to drivers how to prepare for long journeys.
Adult road safety
WEBTSO is the official publisher for the Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency. We produce learning materials from the bestselling Highway Code to high-quality e-learning resources for all road-users. Visit our Shop for the official DVSA learning resources to pass your driving tests and keep your road safety knowledge up-to-date. Phone: 01603 696860.
All Lane Running (Smart Motorways) – England - Road Safety GB
WEBJan 21, 2022 · All Lane Running (Smart Motorways) – England. Roads in Great Britain, especially its motorways, are among the safest in the world. Motorways are safer than all other types of road. For example, of the 1,489 deaths on England’s roads in 2019, 15 (1%) occurred on motorways without a hard shoulder; 70 (5%) occurred on motorways with a …