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These are simulated events but happen every single day. How are you going to get home safe? #EngageNW engagedriving.co.uk youtu.be/3KcvMLEYF1w via @YouTube

Great turn out at our Engage quarterly Driving Instructor meeting. Fantastic presentation on Impulse Control looking at the impact on driving related decisions and how best to support a learner driver to develop impulse control #YoungDrivers

Reported #roadcasualties in #GreatBritain 2017 Click on the link to see overview. Full PDF report in comments. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

Researchers have developed a new test which could pave the way for police forces to identify whether a driver involved in a collision was suffering from sleep deprivation. 👉bit.ly/2IhhBzj #RSGB | @UniOfSurrey

Default 20mph limits ‘could become law’ in #Scotland by the end of 2019 - with a new Bill set to be considered by a parliamentary committee. 👉bit.ly/2zszcRW #RSGB

Getting away with using a #mobilephone is becoming more and more difficult.. Making it home at the end of the day is even more difficult.... #Think Lock it away and put temptation out of the equation.. #EngageNW a #Roadsafety initiative. #Drivesafe

Some electric or hybrid vehicles have very quick acceleration and low noise levels. Consider how this might affect other road users, especially pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, children and the elderly, who may struggle to hear your vehicle as you approach.

If you're not caught, you may not make it home tonight!!! How will you get home safe today? Turn your phone off and lock it in the #glovebox / #phonebox #EngageNW #ProjectEDWARD

If you’re driving through any roadworks today, spare a thought for the people working there. It’s a high-risk role, but you can help keep them safe. What will you do for road safety today? Please share and help make Europe’s roads safer. #ProjectEDWARD

@IAMRoadSmart Driving in #Spain a lot, I always keep sandals, not flip flops in the car. Keep flip flops for the beach 😉

How many pairs of shoes do you keep in your car? Do you have a particular pair of "driving" shoes?

Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. If they turn or brake unexpectedly you'll then have time to react. Don't risk a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on your licence - keep your distance.

Cycling UK has teamed up with the British Horse Society to provide new safety guidance for cyclists and horse riders. 👉bit.ly/2LFMsWf #RSGB

Seatbelt reminder systems will become mandatory on every new car seat – front and rear – from September 2019, as part of new regulations being adopted by the EU. 👉bit.ly/2NbxEAj #RSGB

More than 60% of self-employed couriers and taxi drivers are not provided with any road safety training, a new study finds. 👉bit.ly/2PwjU4w #RSGB

Soldiers based in #Essex have had the repercussions of dangerous driving spelt out to them as part of an event organised by the county’s Fire and Rescue service. 👉bit.ly/2MrASDB #RSGB

A UK company has started data gathering in two London boroughs as part of plans to trial a shared driverless passenger service in the Capital next year. 👉bit.ly/2wgCaX0 #RSGB

Your stopping distance at 20mph is almost half of what it is at 30mph. If it's 20, it's 20 for a reason.

@IAMRoadSmart @BenSupport4Auto Some great tips ;-) #EngageNW

It’s important to recognise how you feel and try to relax before getting in the car. We've partnered with @BenSupport4Auto to provide you with stress-handling tips before getting behind the wheel. #NationalRelaxationDay Read more: bit.ly/2P5L1mS

The first confirmed speakers for the inaugural Young Rider Focus conference will outline a new approach to reducing the vulnerability of young riders. 👉bit.ly/2Panlha #RSGB