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A Global World.com
Road travel hazards in countries around the world highlighted. Recommended Website
http://www.aglobalworld.com/Countries.html

 

   

Arrive Alive
A government website stressing the dangers of drink-driving.
http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/c_drinkD.html

 

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Association for Safe International Road Travel
Contains a wealth of pedestrian and vehicle safety tips including taxi safety, car hire, global road safety, road travel reports, child safety, road signs and more. Recommended Website
http://www.asirt.org/

 

 

Buckle Up America
A national campaign to promote the proper use of seat belts and child safety seats in vehicles.
http://www.buckleupamerica.org/

 

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Car-Safety.org
Vehicle and car seat safety buying guides and articles. Recommended Website
http://www.car-safety.org/

 

 

Cellular News
A guide to countries worldwide that have banned the use of mobile telephones while driving. Recommended Website
http://www.cellular-news.com/car_bans/

 

 

Child Car Seats.org.uk
Information on car seats and carrying kids safely. Recommended Website
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/

 

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Drivers Domain UK
Offers basic tips on dealing with motoring emergencies such as blowouts, aquaplaning, car fires and break failure. Recommended Website
http://www.driversdomainuk.com/advanced/emergency.php

 

 

Driving in Bad Weather
Advice on driving in bad weather - rain, floods, winter storms, thunderstorms, fog, even hurricanes and tornadoes.
http://www.bcoem.org/driving.htm

 

 

Driving On The Right Or On The Left On The Road
Contains a guide to international borders where the side of the road you drive on switches.
http://www.geocities.com/jusjih/drive-rl.html

 

 

Euroncap
Find out how well cars in different classes performed in tests conducted by this famous European crash test organization. Recommended Website
http://www.euroncap.com/results.htm

 

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EuroRap
Click on "Road Ratings/Risk Rate Maps" to find out which are the most dangerous roads in the UK, as well as in Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. If you click on "Key Findings/Results" you get a report on overall road safety in Europe.
http://www.eurorap.org/

 

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Global Road Safety
Global road safety links.
http://www.globalroadsafety.org/resources.html

 

 

Highway Safety.org
Includes crash test data for vehicles sold in North America.
http://www.highwaysafety.org/

 

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International Center for Alcohol Policies
Blood alcohol concentration limts worldwide. Recommended Website
http://www.icap.org/portals/0/download/all_pdfs/ICAP_Reports_English/report11.pdf

 

 

Kids in Cars
Highlights the dangers associated with leaving children unattended in or around vehicles.
http://www.kidsincars.org/

 

 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Crash test results of cars on US roads, advice on airbags, child passenger safety, disability information, and much more besides can be found at this excellent and informative site. Recommended Website
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

 

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National Transportation Safety Board
Aviation, highway, marine and railroad safety resource for the United States.
http://www.ntsb.gov/

 

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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Information on staying safe in the water, on the road, at work and in the home. Recommended Website
http://www.rospa.com/

 

 

Run on Flat
A new tyre from Goodyear that keeps running even when punctured. Recommended Website
http://www.runonflat.com/

 

 

RV Alliance
A host of safe driving tips, including driving safely at night, the basics for towing safely, a pre-trip checklist, and travelling with propane. An American site, but useful for all drivers.
http://www.rvaa.com/drivesaf.php3

 

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Safe Biking
Motorcycle safety promotion website.
http://www.safebikingday.com/

 

 

Safe Within
Home and auto safety tips.
http://www.safewithin.com/

 

 

SafeCar.gov
Contains five star crash test and rollover ratings for cars on American roads. Recommended Website
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/index.cfm
http://www.safecar.gov/

 

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Safeguard
Canadian site offering lots of sensible advice on driving safely in snowy weather, including what to pack in your winter car survival kit.
http://www.safeguard.ca/english/publications/driving-e.html

 

 

Safety at Heart
Tyre safety advice. Recommended Website
http://www.safetyatheart.com/

 

 

Sense on Drink Driving
Highlights the dangers of drink-driving and drink-driving guidelines in the UK.
http://www.drink-driving.org.uk/

 

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The AA
Discover what compulsory car equipment you need to take with you when driving on the Continent. The document is in PDF format. Recommended Website
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/compulsory_equipment.html

 

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Think Road Safety
Road safety advice on topics ranging from child car seats to drug driving and hedgehogs to teenagers.
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/introduction.htm

 

 

Travel Spot
Check what equipment you are obliged to carry in your car when driving in various European countries, using this online resource. Recommended Website
http://www.travel-spot.co.uk/Content/legal.htm

 

 

Travel Spot
DriveRight Reminder: a simple audio visual device that clings to the windscreen and reminds you to drive on the right-hand side of the road. Recommended Website
http://www.travel-spot.co.uk/products/drive-right.htm

 

 

UNECE - Transport Division
Global index of official authorities responsible for road safety.
http://www.unece.org/trans/roadsafe/rslin.html

 

 

US State Department
Information on road safety and security, international driving permits and auto insurance for Americans planning to drive while overseas. Recommended Website
http://travel.state.gov/road_safety.html

 

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