SA launches campaign to improve road safety

The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that, in the next few years, unless drastic action is taken, road accidents will increase by 65% to become the fifth-leading cause of deaths in the world.

By this time, road accidents could account for more than 1.9-million deaths a year, from the current 1.3-million, explains WHO unintentional injury prevention division coordinator Dr Margie Peden.

The risks to those in disadvantaged societies are growing and, worldwide, vehicle ownership is forecast to double by 2020, with much of this growth in developing countries.

“It has been shown that, if we are able to stabi- lise the number of road traffic accidents or even reduce the numbers slightly, we will be able to save five-million lives, 50-million injuries and 5-billion dollars,” she explains.

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-government-addresses-road-accident-concerns-2011-06-24

Roads that cars can read

Two of Europe’s leading safety campaigners are calling on the automotive industry and governments to focus on roads and signs to enhance the effectiveness of new crash avoidance systems in modern cars.

EuroRAP (European Road Assessment Programme) and Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) collaborated on a consultation report, Roads that Cars can Read, and believe the condition of road markings and traffic signs could be the greatest hurdle to reaping the full benefits of new advanced driver assist safety systems.

Cameras and sensors that scan the road ahead and help vehicles react quickly if drivers are in danger are beginning to trickle down to mainstream vehicles. The systems have the potential to save thousands of lives every year, although their effectiveness is limited by poor conditions of road markings and signs and inconsistencies from country to country.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/125332/euro-ncap-eurorap-call-for-roads-that-cars-can-read/

Kunhadi Taxi Night 9

Drunk Driving is the second cause of car crashes in Lebanon.

Five main reasons why you should not drink and drive.

Alcohol will:

1- Decrease your vision field
2- Slow your brain functions
3- Impair your judgment ability
4- Give you false confidence in yourself
5- Cause sleepiness and/or fatigue

Kunhadi is organizing its Taxi Night 9 at Sky Bar – Beirut this August 1st, to raise funds for the installation of light reflectors on the South Highway, from the Airport to Jiyyeh.

Tickets are:
60$: 2 drinks + open water + 2 way taxi (call Allo Taxi on 1213)

120$: dinner + 2 drinks + open water + 2 way taxi (call London Taxi on 1511)

Reserve your taxi 48 hours prior to the event to avoid any delay.

CARS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

For more information, call: +961 5 45 05 16
To Buy the tickets, call: +961 3 836 123

See you there!

Roads For Life, the Talal Kassem Fund for Post-Accident Care

“The ROADS FOR LIFE, Talal Kassem Fund for Post Accident Care” works for the training of Emergency physicians.

Trauma surgeons and Emergency physicians from hospitals ALL ACROSS Lebanon will be offered the Advanced Trauma Life Support course (ATLS).

This course will improve the chance of survival for injured victims on the roads in the first 60mn of the accident known as the GOLDEN HOUR.

“The ROADS FOR LIFE, Talal Kassem Fund for Post Accident Care” will cover the fees for as many physicians as possible in as many sessions as needed.

Upon completion of the course, they will receive Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification from “The American College of Surgeons” , committee on Trauma, Chicago, Illinois.

Every Emergency Physician as well as Trauma Surgeon from Lebanon can be part of this course.

ROADS FOR LIFE is a Cause that concerns us ALL!

On the 25th of June, 2011, a Concert featuring Faudel and Algerino in Memory of TALAL KASSEM, 17 year old young man killed while crossing the road going to school by a raging driver.

Proceeds of the concert and other contributions will go to “The ROADS FOR LIFE, Talal Kassem Fund for Post Accident Care” for training of Emergency physicians.

 

Tickets are available at Virgin Megastore
Prices: 50.000LL, 100.000LL, 150.000LL.
https://www.facebook.com/RoadsForLife?sk=wall

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211504258890331

http://www.ticketingboxoffice.com/BuyTickets.asp?Code=5247&EventTypeCode=E&EventCode=5247

By joining efforts, we can save thousands of lives.

Death of 5-year-old child after father’s car slid and hit him

An unfortunate incident occurred in Jiyeh on the morning of June 17,  where 5 year-old Issa EL-Khatib died after his father’s car slid and hit him.

Meet the future car that can drive on roads, ice and even water

JUN 16- 21 year old female Mechanic Design graduate, Zhang Yuhan, has come up with a new design for a car that will drive on roads, sand, ice – and even water.

The all-terrain vehicle, which has a top speed of 62mph and works like a hovercraft, can move seamlessly between different surfaces.

Yuhan, created the amazing machine – called the Volkswagen Aqua – for a competition sponsored by the German car manufacturer.

The vehicle’s sleek sportscar-like design incorporates four high-powered fans and integrated airbags that inflate to lift it from the ground.
A large windscreen stretches above the front seats to give a panoramic view of the landscape ahead.
You enter and exit the car from a hatch at the rear of the car.The Aqua uses a hydrogen fuel cell to power two motors – with zero carbon emissions.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2002726/Meet-car-future-drives-roads-sand-ice–water.html#ixzz1PQBrCXja

Men more likely to crash than women

Men are more likely than women to be involved in crashes because of bad driving habits, according to a report published by the IAM earlier this year.

Men are nearly twice as likely to be involved in a collision due to being careless, reckless or in a hurry, ‘Licensed to skill: Contributory factors in road accidents’ reveals. They are also more likely to crash because of poor behaviour or inexperience.

However, the study also shows that in some areas women and men aren’t so different when it comes to driving behaviour and attitudes: The majority of men and women enjoy driving, and rate themselves to be confident, considerate and safe. However, almost twice as many men as women claim to be ‘very confident’ drivers.

Simon Best, IAM chief executive, said: “These results show that we need to look at the psychology of male drivers to reduce risky behaviour and over-confidence, but for both sexes accidents could be easily reduced by improving driver skills and lives could be saved.

“The government is moving towards this by introducing driver training for careless driving offences but all drivers should consider training. Driving is a life-long skill that requires life-long learning.”

Read More: http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/1639.html

Interview with Mrs. Gebrane and Georges Khabbaz (June 13)

Next Monday, June 13, Mrs. Gebrane and Georges Khabbaz will go on Moujtama3 w Nass (NBN) on Monday June 13, to explain about Kunhadi’s most recent campaign: The Decade of Action.

BMW & Peugot Crash Around Nahr EL-Kalb Turn

On the evening of Thursday June 9, a strong car crash between a BMW and a Peugot occurred after Nahr EL-Kalb turn towards Jounieh, which caused an unusal traffic jam.

Respect speed limits, even at night!

Driving Challenge!

Only 19% of people can pass this Driving Challenge. Will you be one of them?

Think! team developed a game to allow people to experience how a phone call can distract them when driving.

Test your own ability to multi-task while driving:

http://think.direct.gov.uk/drivingchallenge/index.html