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2019-05-150 Science of Road Safety Shine a light on road safety.
May 30, 2019
Shine a light on road safety.
Every year, over 1,200 people are killed and another 35,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads. National Road Safety Week, an annual initiative created by the SARAH Group honours those who have lost their lives on our roads and pledges to make them safer by highlighting the impact of road trauma and ways we can all work to reduce it.
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2019-07-184 Science of Road Safety Can brighter signs really save lives on our roads?
July 03, 2019
Can brighter signs really save lives on our roads?
Driving a vehicle requires your full attention. Failure to clearly see and obey traffic signs can have drastic consequences…they can even be even fatal! The significance of highly visible road signage cannot be undervalued as a primary road safety tool.
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2019-09-246 Science of Road Safety Road safety and elderly drivers.
September 03, 2019
Road safety and elderly drivers.
Driving is all about independence. However, as we age, our ability to process information, reaction times and visual acuity is generally diminished. How old is too old to drive and what can be done to improve road safety for this growing segment of drivers?
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2019-11-309 Science of Road Safety Black spots...accidents waiting to happen.
November 05, 2019
Black spots...accidents waiting to happen.
Globally, approximately 1.35 million lives are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash, with many more suffering non-fatal injuries. Black spots on our roads contribute to numerous accidents, injuries and deaths. Learn how science can turn black spots into bright spots through retroreflectivity, to help save lives.
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2019-10-291 Science of Road Safety 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award 2019
October 18, 2019
3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award 2019
Radar-based intersection collision avoidance system takes out top road safety award.
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2020-05-127 Science of Road Safety Brighter pavement markings help save lives.
May 06, 2020
Brighter pavement markings help save lives.
As we work towards zero deaths on our roads, the visibility of markings both day and night, in all weather conditions, is critical. Learn how the use of the appropriate roadway markings can minimise the risk of crashes and fatalities.
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2016-08-231 ,Science of Road Safety Microprismatic sheeting. Applied to getting home safely.
August 18, 2016
Microprismatic sheeting. Applied to getting home safely.
Accidents happen. Vehicles come out of nowhere. That’s why we challenge some of our best scientists and engineers to help improve roadway visibility and safety.
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2017-10-290 ,Science of Road Safety 3M-ACRS Road Safety Award 2017 3M-ACRS Road Safety Award 2017
October 17, 2017
3M-ACRS Road Safety Award 2017
ACT Child Safety Program Takes Out Top Road Safety Prize.
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