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Roadsafe Winter 2005/06

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FOREWORD

“We all have a part to play”
Dr Steve Ladyman, Transport Minister

 

WINTER DRIVING

Drivers fail to see the light
Why drivers still remain ignorant about today’s essential safety features

Facing the elements
How to stay safe on the roads this winter

 

PRODUCT TESTING

Navman ICN 320 GPS
RoadSafe analyses some of the latest innovations to hit the market

GPX Navigator

HS-8200 Bluetooth Car Kit

 

FLEET SAFETY

Rise of the Wise Van Man
Ford is linking up with a host of organisations to promote a new generation of skilled drivers

Stable environment
Mercedes-Benz has become the only manufacturer to fit ESP as standard on light commercial vehicles

Full beam ahead
Breakthroughs in LED technology mean it can now be used in front headlamps

 

FLEET CASESTUDIES

Putting risk management policies into action

 

PERSONAL VIEW

“Advice alone is not enough”
Adrian Walsh of RoadSafe insists on action in the campaign to reduce at-work road crashes

Management opportunities
Saul Jeavons of TRL says a Safe Journey Management system could be the key to vehicle safety

 

AWARDS

Winners all the way
The Prince Michael International Awards 2005

 

MOTORISTS' FORUM

Putting the brakes on speed
Why the Motorists‘ Forum is calling for a “Road Safety Deal”

 

SPECIAL FEATURE

Radar love?
The pros and cons of in-car, GPS-based warning systems

School for speeders
Ashley Martin joins students on a Thames Valley Police speed awareness course

Checks and balances
Why employee driving licence checking is becoming a new industry

A running debate
The advantages and disadvantages of run-flat tyre technology

 

MANUFACTURERS’ROUND-UP

Safety first
Reports on the latest innovations

 

EURO NCAP

Pedestrians a priority
The latest results from Euro NCAP

 

LEGISLATION UPDATE

What to expect from future legislation

 

NEWS ROUND-UP

A look at the latest safety-related issues

 

MOTORCYCLING

Strategies for success
Samantha Tyson-Evans of the MCI looks back at a demanding but productive year

 

 

 

 

Roadsafe Winter 2005/06