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How Can We Reduce Road Casualties: 

How Can We Reduce Road Casualties Umberto De Pretto Policy Coordinator, IRU

Slide4: 

Driving Towards Sustainable Development

Slide5: 

Driving Towards Sustainable Development

IRU Priorities: 

IRU Priorities Road Safety Energy Savings Environmental Protection

Road Accidents: 

Road Accidents

Truck Accidents: 

Truck Accidents -63%

Key Factors: 

Key Factors

1. Human Behaviour: 

1. Human Behaviour Training Education Incentives

IRU Training: 

IRU Training IRU Academy 1000+ drivers in CEEC Trainer and Trainee packs Defensive driving Driver awareness Questions for ADR examination Professional driver training handbook for instructors Defensive and safe driving videos

IRU Education: 

IRU Education Academy Road Safety Management Manuals Brochures on sharing the road with trucks and coaches Videos on sharing the road

IRU Road Safety Manual: 

IRU Road Safety Manual Method Costs of accidents Company organisation Road safety officer Management Motivation / Communication Planning Accidents / Contingency plans Fines, traffic offences Insurance Drivers Recruitment Training Performance rating Proficiency rating Equipment Fleet management Vehicle use

IRU Road Safety Manual: 

IRU Road Safety Manual Implementation Orientation Approach Problem definition Adoption Monitoring Progress New steps Accident Recording Why How What Analysis Management information

IRU Incentives: 

IRU Incentives Grand Prix d’Honneur for Bravery Honour Diplomas for Accident-Free Driving Government incentives ?

2. Infrastructure: 

2. Infrastructure

Slide17: 

Land Use

Slide18: 

Land Use

3. Vehicle Design: 

3. Vehicle Design 7-8000 European truck drivers killed each year Of all accidents involving trucks 50% single-vehicle accidents 30% involving another truck 20% involving cars and other users Design focuses on 80%

Vehicle Design: 

Vehicle Design Single-vehicle accidents Cab strength Impact Truck-Truck Pedals and knee bolsters Steering wheel Airbags ALL DEPENDENT ON SEAT BELT USE Only 10-20% of drivers use seat belts !

IRU Recommendations: 

IRU Recommendations Develop effective public-private partnerships Improve human behaviour, infrastructure and vehicles Effectively evaluate accident rates and causes Introduce notion of co-responsibility Reward best practice Ensure objective public information