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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Safer Roads Humber offering mature driving sessions
Road safety sessions have been held to help educate older Government requires people to renew their licence at the age of 70, but Safer Roads Humber is encouraging motorists aged 50 and over to come to mature driver sessions and learn about how ageing might affect to the road safety partnership, which has held sessions in Hull, East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, medication, eyesight and mobility can all be factors."We want mature drivers to carry on driving, but we want them to think about things that might cause a collision or raise dangers," said Mark Coulthard, a Humberside fire officer who works with the group. He added: "Eyesight deteriorates from the age of 40 and it happens gradually, so sometimes it's hard to notice."People in their 50s might come because they have ageing relatives who are still driving and we want people to think about and plan for the time when they might give up their car." Bill Hawksworth, 74, a retired market researcher who attended one of the sessions in Scunthorpe, admitted being older had changed the way he said: "I'm quite confident but I'm slower and I'm watching people all the time. I can get tired and I have to watch that and have more breaks."I like people to see 'this guy's old, I'm watching him'. You could have a badge on the back of the car. People might not like it, but at least they would know."Figures from Department for Transport (DfT) show that in 2023, about a quarter of all car drivers killed were aged over 11% of all casualties were in collisions involving older younger people aged 17 to 24 are still more likely to have a figures also show that in 2023, a fifth of all killed or seriously injured were from collisions involving a young driver. The Safer Roads Humber is planning another session later this year in North East well as discussions, people can also try on a set of glasses that mimic different eye conditions to see how their eyesight is Cook, 72, tried on glasses that gave her a view of tunnel vision and cataracts."It's really weird," she said."My sisters had their cataracts removed. To think they were seeing this, it's like circles of hazy vision. You can hear people, but you can't see what's going on."I still tow a caravan and drive thousands of miles. I think I'm less confident in cities."The course today has given me a big boost, and I feel I shall probably be more observant. I think everyone over 50 should come." Assessments Mature drivers can also book assessments to see how they are coping. Charities such as RDAC offer mobility assessments and the Institute for Advanced Motorists also have groups Heath, chairman of the Scunthorpe and Grimsby Advanced Motorists, said people can have taster sessions."We watch their driving and their observation and offer them tips to improve," he said."If you're unsure about your own abilities, have a ride out with us. And we will give you an assessment of whether you'd make an advanced driver or not." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Fatal crash on DASH: Motorcyclist falls to his death from flyover after losing control of bike
SHAH ALAM, July 27 — A 23-year-old man died after his motorcycle skidded and plunged from a 21-metre-high flyover on the 1/B 0.5 ramp of the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) in the Klang Valley last Thursday. Shah Alam district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident occurred around 4.45pm, Berita Minggu, the Sunday edition of Malay daily Berita Harian reported today. The victim was reported to have been riding a Yamaha YZF-R15 when he looked to have lost control of his bike while navigating a bend before crashing into the flyover's divider and falling to the ground below. 'The impact of the crash caused the victim to fall from the flyover, approximately 21 metres, onto a grassy area along Persiaran Pulau Angsa. The victim, who sustained severe head and leg injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,' Iqbal was quoted as saying. He added that the victim, aged 23, worked for a private company and was on his way from his home in Kampung Melayu Subang to a motorcycle service workshop in Kuala Lumpur. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving. Iqbal also appealed for any witnesses or members of the public with information to come forward and assist with the investigation, directing them to contact Inspector Nur Iqmal Maisarah Azman at 012-2836851.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Road repairs in Shropshire to mean overnight A49 closures
Engineering work will be carried out throughout August to repair a deteriorating road surface in Highways said it would mean the closure of a section of the A49 between the B4368, at Craven Arms, and A5, at Bayston work is due to start on 4 August and the closures will take place overnight to reduce are due to be completed by 13 September and National Highways said road users would "benefit from a safer, smoother road including clearer road markings". It said the closures would start at 20:00 BST and end at 06:00, Monday to it said it aimed to stick to its timetable, "unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Icy roads causing crashes
Photo: 123rf Sub-zero temperatures in southern parts of the country are a reminder to take care on the roads, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said on Thursday. Southern fire crews attended three crashes related to icy conditions before 6.30am. MetService reported temperatures in the negatives across the South Island and in parts of the lower North Island. Timaru dipped below -4C, while Queenstown was -3C just ahead of 7am. In the North Island, Masterton was reporting temperatures nearing -2 at about 6am. FENZ spokesperson Daryl Ball said crews responded to a light truck that ended up on its side in slippery conditions near Ravensbourne, Christchurch at about 5.30amTwo other crashes attributed to the conditions were also attended. He said ice was widespread on southern roads, and could linger well into the morning. "Don't assume that because it looks good it's safe. There is ice absolutely everywhere this morning," Ball said. A police spokesperson said there were no reports of serious injuries in weather-related incidents. "Please - slow down, watch your following distance and use your headlights. We want everyone to get where they're going safely this morning." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Traffic safety competition's main committee reviews media plan, nomination criteria
Muscat: The main committee for the Traffic Safety Competition reviewed a number of topics related to the competition, including the nomination mechanism and criteria, the evaluation of projects, and the media plan for the fourth edition of the Traffic Safety Competition for 2025/2026. The review took place during the committee's meeting today at the Directorate General of Traffic, chaired by Maj. Gen Abdullah Ali Al Harthy, Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations and head of the committee. Members of the committee from various relevant government bodies were in attendance. The organisation of this competition stems from the active role undertaken by government and private entities, as well as community members of all backgrounds, in promoting traffic awareness and a culture of road safety. This has a direct impact on the behavior of road users and contributes to reducing accidents.
