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• in Business
  Addison Lee Chairman Condones Knocking Cyclists From Their Bikes?
  Chairman of Addison Lee blunders again after saying drivers of his companies cars are blameless if they knock cyclists over.
  by cmimanagers / on Apr 20, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “road safety”

 

• Newlands pedestrian accident leaves woman dead

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  Netcare 911 paramedics responded to a pedestrian accident on Main Reef Road in Newlands this afternoon after 16h00. Upon their arrival on scene they found that a thirty-five-year-old woman was tragically killed after she was struck by a vehicle. She was declared dead on scene, as there was nothing further paramedics ...
  3 days ago

• Asleep in the Car – But NOT when At The Wheel

  
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  A poll commissioned by insurance company LV= has revealed that in the last year, more than three million British drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel – for seconds, milliseconds or even longer. And that 3.4 million is around 10% of the UK’s 38 million motorists. We all know that it is dangerous, and ...
  3 days ago

• When Technology Gets in the Way

  
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  We’ve often think that developing and implementing new technology is the only way forward. With so many new items created every day, it certainly seems that way. However, a recent study from the United States calls into question certain car communication devices, arguing that it hinders driver performance, creating ...
  3 days ago

• Two bikers seriously injured after collisions in and around Durban

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  Rescue Care paramedics attended to two separate bike collision yesterday afternoon in and around Durban. Just before 3pm Rescue Care were called to the corner of Stella Road and Bowker Road in Malvern where a vehicle and a bike had collided. The biker was found lying in the roadway in severe pain. Paramedics began ...
  3 days ago

• Durban accident leaves one dead and two injured

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  One person died while two others were injured in an accident at the spaghetti Junction this evening. Reports indicate that the driver lost control while rounding the bend from the N3 towards the N2 south, the vehicle overturned and collided with the barriers. Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found that ...
  4 days ago

• Record breaking China bridge demolition

  
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  | | Related Bridge collapse in China 24/08/2012 12:42 CET China road fence’s domino collapse 12/07/2012 15:29 CET Toddler dices with death in China rush-hour traffic 23/05/2012 19:52 CET China has broken the record for the longest viaduct demolition in the world. The ...
  4 days ago

• Centurion accident leaves eighteen injured

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  Netcare 911 paramedics and other services responded to an accident on Cantonment Avenue in Centurion this evening. Upon their arrival on scene they found that two minibus vehicles collided head-on. Eighteen people were injured with injuries ranging from moderate to serious. After they were all treated on scene, they ...
  1 week ago

• Good Egg Guide New Driver Safety Guides for Parents and Children

  
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  Ive blogged about the Good Egg Guide app and safety guides before - they provide one of the most comprehensive guides to child car safety (including car seats) that Ive come across.  Until now I hadnt come across the Good Egg New Driver Guide or the Good Egg Guide for Parents of New Drivers but I am equally ...
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• Jumpstart Your Driver Karma This Spring

  
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  By Matthew James Earle | The last time I spoke of Driver Karma was during the great Canadian winter of 2013. This edition is more directed toward the the springtime. Spring is full of life; there is no loss of wild animals on the streets, roads, and highways. The kids are outside playing, more people … Continue ...
  1 week ago

• Mother’s Day ads pull on the heart strings

  
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  Grey Group has created a hard-hitting ad campaign aimed at discouraging young men from speeding by making them think of how their mother would feel about losing them. The campaign timed for Mother’s Day has been created for Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission. The campaign is the first to be launched by TAC ...
  2 weeks ago

• Bruma accident leaves eight injured

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  Netcare 911 paramedics and other services responded to an accident in Bruma, Bedfordview this evening. Upon their arrival on scene they found that a minibus collided with another vehicle resulting in eight people sustaining serious injuries. After the injured were treated and stabilised on scene, they were ...
  2 weeks ago

• Don’t Drink & Drive This Summer

  
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  Do you fancy a drink? Are you on Twitter? I’m on Twitter. One thing I’ve noticed is that, whenever the sun’s out and coupled with correspondingly pleasant temperatures, most everyone I follow Tweets their desire to take to a beer garden. The temptation is irresistible. Hot weather and cold drink go hand in ...
  2 weeks ago

• Increase in auto collision claims reinforces importance of Canada Road Safety Week

  
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  With Manitoba experiencing a 7.8 percent increase in collision claims last year, Canada Road Safety Week should be the catalyst for drivers to self-evaluate their driving behavior, says Manitoba Public Insurance.
  2 weeks ago

• Brazil celebrates pedestrian safety for Global Road Safety Week

  
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  Pedestrians in mid-town Manhattan, New York City. By moriza. Pedestrian Safety is the theme the United Nations’ second annual Global Road Safety Week , May 6-12, 2013. Five thousand pedestrians are killed in road accidents each week across the world. In an urban environment that often places cars, motorcycles ...
  2 weeks ago

• Road safety drive takes off

  
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  The Zindagi Jiyo Campaign for Road Safety was launched in the city on Friday with much enthusiasm. The campaign, initiated by Apollo Hospitals and supported by Deccan Chronicle, started with a huge rally of Cyberabad traffic police, professional bikers from … Continue reading →
  2 weeks ago

• Taxi accident leaves 12 injured

  
  Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog — Authority: 139
  Just after 8am this morning Rescue Care paramedics were called to the M4 Durban bound near Blue Lagoon off ramp for a taxi accident. On arrival paramedics found that two vehicles had collided with one being a taxi. Paramedics quickly assessed and found that twelve people had sustained various injuries. More resources ...
  2 weeks ago

• Quick Tip: Positioning Your GPS & Mobile Phone

  
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  If you are placing a GPS or mobile phone into your personal vehicle or a car hire rental vehicle through the use of a windscreen attachment, try to ensure you position it in a location that won’t impede your vision. … Continue reading → The post Quick Tip: Positioning Your GPS & Mobile Phone appeared ...
  2 weeks ago

• Government TaskForce Looking Into Potholes

  
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  Image courtesy of khunaspix / FreeDigitalPhotos.net   A new taskforce is to tackle the shoddy roadworks apparently wasting almost £250m a year and causing misery for drivers. Firstly, many apologies for the dreadful pun as a headline, but I hope that you were intrigued enough to consider reading this blog (and ...
  2 weeks ago

• The future of cars is autopilot, not self-driving, according to Elon Musk

  
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  Much ado has been made recently about Googles focus on developing consumer-friendly self-driving cars in the next five years. Now, Elon Musk has confirmed that he is interested in the potential of bringing this same kind of technology to the electric cars made by Tesla Motors. The race is on to see who can bring ...
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• Traffic tutorials on the cards

  
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  The increasing number of vehicles on the road in the City and the under-construction Metro rail are adding to the traffic woes of the already crowded City. With more traffic, it is inevitable that traffic violations and road accidents too … Continue reading →
  2 weeks ago

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