Five Things to Know About Flashing Amber Lights in Dublin
Dublin City Council is expanding its use of flashing amber arrows at several junctions on the Active Travel Walk-Wheel-Cycle Network. Flashing amber arrows are designed to improve safety for people cycling through the junction. Cyclist Safety is the Priority The flashing amber arrows at intersections are designed to remind drivers to yield to cyclists who are proceeding straight through. This ensures that cyclists have priority when...
Ten Things to Know About the Hierarchy of Road Users
A hierarchy of road users aims to protect those most vulnerable in the event of a collision writes Geraldine Herbert Introduction of a Hierarchy of road users: The hierarchy of road users is a new approach to road safety introduced in various countries and has been part of the UK’s Highway Code since 2022. This system aims to prioritize the safety of the most vulnerable road users. Top of the Hierarchy: Pedestrians: Pedestrians...
Back to School Safety Tips
As the long summer holidays draw to a close and the school run starts again we have some tips for drivers Tips for Drivers: Plan ahead and be alert when driving to the school and take extra care to compensate for the fact that children won’t always be paying attention, and are easily distracted. For drivers, this can create dangerous situations on the roads. Be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. You never know when a small...
Stay Safe on the Roads this Easter
Here are some tips to help you stay safe on the roads this Easter weekend writes Geraldine Herbert Drivers • Plan your route before you set off and check traffic updates. • Allow extra time for your journey, especially if you are travelling at peak times. • Plan a 15-minute break every two hours so you can have a rest from driving. • Check your mirrors regularly and look out for motorcyclists. Always double check for motorcyclists...
Battle of the Sexes: Who Seems to Be the Better Driver? Men or Women?
The battle of the sexes… this is a battle that will seemingly never go away. This battle seems to show up in all areas of life too. Who’s the strongest? Men or women?; Who’s the most affectionate? Men or women?; and probably the biggest battle of them all… who’s the better driver? Men or women? There are so many opinions on this question but there has to be an answer somewhere, right? Everyone has heard the famous song “Anything You...
