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Heavy Cold Can Affect Driving as Much as Drinking Alcohol
Drivers suffering from a heavy cold or flu could be putting themselves and other road users at risk according to new research by Halfords and Young Marmalade. Somerset Road Safety believes the findings are a clear warning for drivers not to get ...
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Tips for Bad Weather Driving
The weather forecast is predicting poor conditions and some parts of Somerset have already experienced snow. Nobody wants to break down or get stuck in the snow, but if you are unfortunate enough to have it happen to you, it is better to be...
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See Your Way to Better Winter Driving
Temperatures are dropping and winter is definitely upon us. With the first real frosts of the season comes the unpleasant task of clearing ice from car windows. For some drivers clearing all of the windows is far too cold and too much of a bother...
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Rewarding the Designated Driver
The Think! drink drive campaign is teaming up with Coca-Cola again this year with promotional offers aimed at the designated driver and linked to the purchase of soft drinks. Designated drivers are doing us all a fantastic service and the campaign...
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Drink Drive Campaign Launched
As we are now into December and the period of festivities has well and truly started, Somerset Road Safety is reminding drivers to avoid alcohol if they're intending to drive. The effects of a night out drinking can last well into the next day....
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Interim Data Analysis
Somerset Road Safety's Data Team have been analysing the January - September figures for 2010 and 2011. A summary of the key points can be found in the red sidebar on the Statistics Page
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Taunton Christmas Lights Switch On
Somerset Road Safety, working alongside Avon and Somerset Constabulary, will be in Taunton town centre on Sunday 20 November as part of the big Christmas lights switch on. Staff will be on hand with a community safety vehicle throughout the day...
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Caring for People Affected by Road Crashes
If you have been affected by the tragic events of the 4th November on the M5 motorway in Somerset, Brake, the road safety charity, has a helpline where emotional support, information and advice are available. 0845 603 8570 Email: helpline@bra...
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Be Bright, Be Seen!
As the clocks go back and it gets darker earlier on, it's more important than ever to make sure you're seen when you're out on the road. Three top tips for kids: Dress brightly Wear reflective gear Customise your bac...
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Updated Casualty Statistics
Somerset Road Safety has now released its latest Casualty Review. Giving a summary of some of the key information relating to casualties in Somerset over the past three years, the review can be downloaded from the media and resources page here