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New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel following caffeine nap study
Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition.
11:56 | 27 AugHelp shape safer journeys for neurodivergent children and young people
The Road Safety Foundation is inviting children, young people, parents and carers to help shape safer and more inclusive journeys as part of a new research project funded by the Road Safety Trust.
11:23 | 27 AugCharity provides free coaching for young drivers and riders
Young drivers and motorcycle riders have benefited from fully funded driving and riding training thanks to funds raised by IAM RoadSmart members and supporters.
09:48 | 26 AugSummer sees more drink-drive casualties than winter, RAC analysis finds
August recorded the highest average number of drink-drive casualties and collisions of any month between 2014 and 2024, according to analysis of government data by the RAC.
09:47 | 25 AugAgilysis launches free dashboard to track local road safety performance
Agilysis has launched a free interactive dashboard that enables highway authorities and police forces across Great Britain to measure their performance against the Department for Transport’s new Road Safety Strategy for the first time.
12:30 | 24 Aug | Comments (1)Free bike checks for cyclists in Liverpool this summer
As part of its commitment to improving road safety and supporting active travel, Liverpool City Council is working in partnership with Cycling UK to deliver a series of free Dr Bike drop-in sessions across the city, to the end of September.
09:13 | 21 AugWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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