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The lowdown on Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
31 May 2015: Electronic stability control has been a proven life-saver since its introduction in the early 2000s. ESC breaks each wheel of a car within one twenty-fifth of a second to decide how to make the car more stable. Transport Accident Commission Victoria.
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The experts discuss Auto Emergency Braking (AEB)
31 May 2015: Auto emergency braking has risen to prominence in vehicle safety, with research showing it dramatically reduces the likelihood of rear-end crashes. The technology uses sensors to monitor the road ahead, helping drivers detect if they're approaching
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The lowdown on Curtain Airbags
31 May 2015: These airbags have become vital in reducing deaths and serious injury in side impact car crashes. Some of these bags protect not only the head, but the chest as well. Transport Accident Commission Victoria. http://www.tac.vic.gov.au =================
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Vespa riding
14 May 2015: Vespa riders tell us about the freedom of riding, sharing the road and wearing protective riding gear. Transport Accident Commission Victoria. http://www.tac.vic.gov.au ====================== "Copyright in the material on this website is owned by
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What kind of driver are you raising?
7 Apr 2015: Children learn more from your behaviour that you may realise. How you drive can have a huge influence on children aged 5-12 years and the type of drivers they will be in the future. Using this research, we have created an ad to show this as we work
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Danielle's message - you're not invincible
29 Mar 2015: Danielle shares the heartbreak she and her family live every day since her brother died in a car crash. Her message? Think before you get in the car - you're not invincible. #roadsafety Transport Accident Commission Victoria.
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Melbourne cycling - Dutch expert
25 Mar 2015: Ever wondered where Victoria sits in the global scheme of things when it comes to cyclist safety? Arie Vijfhuizen is a Dutch cycling expert with more than 30 years of experience in traffic engineering. Here, he runs the rule over local attitudes to
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Parental Role Modelling filming - Behind the scenes
20 Feb 2015: http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/tac-campaigns/young-drivers/landing Behind the scenes - filming for a parental role modelling campaign looking at how children model their driving behaviour on their parents. Transport Accident Commission
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Troy Bayliss on riding, family and road safety.
20 Oct 2015: Troy Bayliss, three times Superbike World Champion, was in Melbourne for the Pramac Australian Motorcycle Prix15 held at Phillip Island over the October weekend. “Riding on the road, you have to be seen,” says Troy. “In Australia the guys in
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Reality Cheque
24 Sep 2015: Transport Accident Commission Victoria. Few beers with the boys and now it's time to head home. Get your last minute #realitycheque to see what driving home could really cost you. If you think you're over, you probably are. http://www.tac.vic.gov.au