Top tips for encouraging safe and positive behaviour on the roads

While speeding remains the biggest contributor to fatal road accidents in Australia, behavioural changes can make a positive impact in helping to reduce a range of road-related incidents.

Wet weather, snowy conditions and unfamiliar roads can lead to an increase in vehicle collisions.
 
As the leading brand in in-car dash cams in Australia[i], Uniden provides advice to encourage safer driving in all weather conditions.
 

• Remain observant of the local surroundings as well as other road users. Be mindful of pedestrians and children in school zones, changed conditions and speed limits when travelling past construction and road works and wildlife in regional areas, particularly at sunset when many animals are on the move. It’s reported that animal collisions increase by 30 per cent in the winter months, with a peak danger period between June and August[ii].
• Stick to the local speed limit in dry weather conditions. When wet weather strikes, always slow down, keep a greater distance between the vehicle ahead and be extremely vigilant on the roads.
• Australian drivers have a track record for severe and high rates of road rage[iii]. It’s a good idea to practice basic road etiquette with minor gestures like giving way to other motorists, and waving in the rear view mirror as a way of ‘thanks’. It helps to reduce hostility on the road, and it’s a positive habit that encourages others to do the same.
• Be mindful of your motor vehicle’s capabilities, particularly in locations prone to flooding, high levels of wind or snow. Use treads when required and avoid driving altogether if it’s advised to do so by the local authorities.
• Avoid driving when fatigued. It has been suggested that a person who has been awake for 17 hours has the cognitive ability similar to a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05.
• Invest in a quality accident cam vehicle recorder that’s reliable and easy to use. New models are easy to install yourself, can be used to capture on-road or carpark incidents, and offer fatigued drivers audible and visual alerts when the vehicle is drifting over a lane while in motion.

 
Uniden has a wide range of iGO Cams designed for recreational road users, as well as professional drivers and other motorists wanting to protect themselves from road-related accidents and disputes.
 
The Uniden iGO Cam vehicle recorders are available from leading consumer electronics retailers.
 
Customer enquiries: phone Uniden 1300 366 895 or visit www.uniden.com.au