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Road crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in Australia, with 1,187 people dead and over 40,000 seriously injured in road crashes in Australia in 2022.
From 14-21 May, National Road Safety Week in 2023 encourages all road users to remember those who have lost their lives on our roads, reflect on how we can make our roads safer, and act to make a difference.
Make the pledge to drive without distraction, not to speed or drive while under the influence at roadsafetyweek.com.au.
NHVR Truck Driver Information Day
The NHVR’s Stakeholder Engagement team hosted Truck Driver Information Days on Monday 15 May 2023 across major freight routes in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania to discuss heavy vehicle safety and receive driver questions and feedback.
Drivers were encouraged to drop in for a chat, discuss any issues they face and find out how the NHVR can help. Click here for more event details.
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Daily themes
Each day of the week highlighted a different area of road safety:
Sunday 14 May
Remember the 1200: Today we remember the lives lost on Australian roads and highways.
Monday 15 May
Your road safety pledge: Take the pledge, make every journey safe.
Tuesday 16 May
Road safety for young people: Road safety starts with me.
Wednesday 17 May
Slow down and give them space: Protect those who are keeping us safe and assisting us.
Thursday 18 May
How safe is my ride? Think about safety when choosing and experiencing a ride: Seatbelts, helmets, protective gear.
Friday 19 May
Let’s all get home safe. Be aware of others. Drive So Others Survive (Drive SOS).
Saturday 20 May
Share the path. Be safe, give them space: e-rideables, cyclists, pedestrians.
Sunday 21 May
Take care on regional roads: Slow down, be alert and drive to the conditions.