NEIL WORTH [dropcap]R[/dropcap]ecent research from the United States shows that between 15 and 33 per cent of fatal crashes involve tired drivers, and that a worrying four per cent of Americans admit to having fallen asleep while driving within the previous month. Additionally, new figures from Ireland suggest that tiredness is a factor in up…
NEIL WORTH(GEM road safety officer) [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very child needs to learn how to use the roads safely, whether walking or cycling, and later when driving. But road accidents remain a leading cause of accidental death for children, and we know they can cause life-changing injuries. Figures show that pedestrian casualties in the United Kingdom peak at…
EUGENE HERBERT [dropcap]D[/dropcap]epending on the severity of a dust storm, an entire stretch of road can have severely reduced visibility and often bumper bashings and even more serious crashes result. This is what the managing director of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert says about coping with this weather condition: Handle a dust storm in the same way…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you are expecting snowfall or if you are planning to take a drive to catch a glimpse of the snow, here are some tips to keep in mind, courtesy of the MD of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert: Defensive driving is what will help you avoid landing in a dangerous position. Check that your tyres are…
