The road safety partnership working hard to drive down death and serious injuries in Devon & Cornwall
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Is Your Van Legal? The Police Reveal What Most Drivers Get Wrong...
@georgescarmedia teamed up with Sgt Owen Messenger from Devon & Cornwall Police, Vision Zero & CamperKing, to explain UK van laws in a simple, real-world way.
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It may seem obvious to you drivers out there that have been on the road for a while, but for newer drivers, multiple lane roundabouts can be unnerving!
Make sure you give yourself ample space & time to assess what lane you need to be in๐
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Do you know what type of motorcycle helmet is right for you?
Getting your new helmet properly fitted by an expert is key to potentially saving your life. For more info on being a safe Motorcyclist and all the latest ratings on suitable helmets visit:
sharp.dft.gov.uk
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Sun tans are cool, road rash is not!
- Sun cream will prevent sunburn, biker gear will prevent road rash this summer!
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Morning quiz time... Let's get those little grey cells working to kick off the week...
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Add your answers in the comments and we'll post the correct answer tomorrow...
"With this roundabout, which car is in the correct lane to continue straight on?"
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Is your bike ready for the Road this summer?
- Check it, you don't want a LONG push home this summer!
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If you drive a commercial Van you need to know your speed limits. ๐คVans that are made for or converted to carry goods have a lower speed limit than normal cars.
For a more in depth feature on Vans check out the video by @georgescarmedia
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The minutes after a serious collision can mean the difference between life and death. That's why Vision Zero South West is investing in groundbreaking post-collision research.
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If you drive a van for work, do you know the difference in speed limits between your personal vehicle and your work van?
For a more in depth feature on Vans and how to legally modify them safely for road use, check out the video by @georgescarmedia
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Thanks to funding from Vision Zero South West, more than 6,000 pupils across 77 primary schools have received practical training ensuring children know what hazards to look out for and how best to negotiate crossing the roads. @activedevon
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It can be hard to judge distance on the roads while travelling at speed. You can use roadside objects to judge distance - especially on roads without lines.
In good conditions leave a 2 second gap if possible. If rainy or icy, increase this gap. ๐
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Young drivers are among the highest risk groups on our roads when it comes to deaths and serious injuries.
Learn 2 Live - funded by Vision Zero - is a road safety intervention designed to educate and protect young and inexperienced drivers. @Learn2Live2
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Who do you turn to when the unimaginable happens and your entire world stops moving?
Working in partnership with the road safety charity Brake, Vision Zero South West is supporting those affected by collisions when they need it the most.
@Brakecharity
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We're loving the feedback & engagement from all these quizzes we've been posting, thank you & keep it up!
An easy one this time - although it can be hard to judge distance on the roads while travelling at speed... Answers in the comments & we'll post the correct answer on Thurs๐ค
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Be careful! ๐ Speed limits for vans are generally 10mph below limits for a car or the normally posted speed limits.
For a more in depth feature on Vans and how to legally modify them safely for road use, check out the video by @georgescarmedia
youtu.be/336KHCdOiaQ?si=-k4Lโฆ
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Could you help improve how people are assessed and treated after serious road traffic collisions?
๐ More information: lnkd.in/eZD4d68f
๐ฉ Questions or interested in taking part?
Email: research@post-collision.com
Consent form: forms.office.com/e/ygvxzVUJPโฆ
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If you drive a van, no doubt you already know there are different speed limits depending on the roads and the size of your vehicle.
For a more in depth feature on Vans and how to legally modify them safely for road use, check out the video by GCM
youtu.be/336KHCdOiaQ?si=-k4Lโฆ
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"Treat each mini-roundabout separately and follow the normal rules"
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For anyone that didn't quite get it right, sometimes approaching these double roundabouts can be a little daunting. But don't worry, they just need to be treated as regular roundabouts. ๐
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5 Things you need to know about driving YOUR van... a few essential requirements to check before you drive a Van.
For a more in depth feature on Vans & how to legally modify them safely, check out the video by @georgescarmedia
youtu.be/336KHCdOiaQ?si=-k4Lโฆ
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Another Quiz for you all. An easy one this time - double roundabouts do a decent job at often confusing people!
Just for fun, let's see how many of you out there know your stuff... or think you do!
Add your answers in the comments & we'll post the correct answer on Thursday...๐ค
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