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Collapsible bicycle helmets provide less protection on average than conventional helmets, new study find
New research from Imperial College London has found that, on average, collapsible (sometimes called ‘foldable’) bicycle helmets provide lower levels of protection against serious head injuries than non-collapsible helmets.
10:22 | 10 Nov
Gambling harm is a road safety issue, Project EDWARD webinar hears
Gambling-related distraction, fatigue and concerns about another person’s gambling can affect driving, according to research discussed during a Project EDWARD webinar.
10:21 | 10 NovThe Road Safety Trust awards £115,000 for police research and interventions
The Road Safety Trust has awarded £115,000 in grant funding for four new projects to support police with reducing deaths and serious injuries on UK roads.
10:59 | 9 NovLife-saving PRIME markings are introduced in England for the first time
Derbyshire has become the first county in England to introduce pioneering road markings and signs designed to help motorcyclists navigate bends more safely.
10:52 | 6 NovJoining the Dots 2027 to examine progress following national strategy
Road safety analysts will gather in Birmingham next March to examine progress since the publication of the government’s Road Safety Strategy and explore how data can be used to measure improvements towards its targets.
10:37 | 4 NovFour in five drivers would consider going back to driving school
Almost four in five drivers (79%) would consider taking a professional refresher or driver-confidence lesson in certain circumstances, with more than one in five saying they would seek support if a collision affected their confidence behind the wheel.
10:43 | 5 NovWatch & listen
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11.29 | 3 Jul | More videosWatch: Webinar | Updated Assessment of Walked Routes to School guidelines
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