All school pupils to...
All school pupils to receive weekly lessons on the dangers of crossing roads and using bikes and cars. Cycling proficiency tests will return. Older kids should get access to driver familiarisation sessions, hazard awareness courses and first aid training.
That"s the experts"...
That"s the experts" shock view after an investigation discovered motorists simply don"t notice other road users.
The report, by the Dutch Institute for Road Safety Research, found cars using daytime running lights (DRL) instantly became more visible. In tests, drivers estimated vehicles with their lamps on to be closer than they were, resulting in less risky manoeuvres.
While DRL is not a UK requirement, electrical expert Hella says it"s producing a retro-fit kit. Using LED lights, such as those on the new Audi R8, the lamps automatically illuminate when the ignition is switched on. The bulbs draw only a 10th of the current of standard units, meaning lower fuel consumption and emissions.