The Saving lives on rural roads event brought together road safety experts to analyse the safety of secondary roads in Spain and Europe, propose solutions and learn about cases of good practice in neighboring countries. Here are the main conclusions.
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Saving lives on rural roads
The majority of deaths due to road accidents in Spain occur in rural areas. During Saving Lives on Rural Roads Day, held on April 9, we want to analyze the situation and propose solutions aimed at saving lives.
Car headrests and child restraint systems
Headrests are safety features that are vitally important in the event of a collision. However, when it comes to fitting a child restraint system, they may make it difficult to install.
The “elephant effect” and its relation to Newton’s laws
Often, in government campaigns or in the media, we are told about the so-called “elephant effect”, but do we really know what it is? We will tell you about it.
Traveling abroad with children
If you are traveling abroad, whether you hire a car or take public transport, it is important to select a child restraint system suitable for young children.
Risks and solutions in side impacts
Although safety measures have advanced significantly in recent years, side impacts remain a cause for concern due to the particular risks they pose to young people.
Learning to live with the impact of loss
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, we pay homage to everyone who has had to learn to “live with the impact” of a traffic accident. Remembering those who died, those who survived but suffer after-effects, and all their families should help us to prevent more victims on the roads.
Here are the basics for your children’s road safety
Back in the 2000s, major shortcomings were identified relating to the choice and installation of child restraint systems in cars. Twenty years on, the shortcomings in terms of the way child car seats are installed in cars are still very similar.
Innovations in child restraint systems
The constant search for innovations in child restraint systems means that new products with new features are introduced every year. We help you stay focused on the important issues.
The ISOFIX system, a little bit of history
The first ISOFIX prototype, which was very different from the one we know today, was presented in 1991. From that time to now, it has been evolving to offer children greater safety when traveling in a vehicle.
Make a family mobility plan
Buying a child restraint system is a headache for many families as it is difficult to choose the right product. We suggest you make a mobility plan to find out which CRS is right for you both now and in the future.
Should you use a pregnancy seatbelt cushion?
The use of pregnancy cushions has become widespread in recent years, but this does not mean that it is a good solution. We look at whether it is beneficial or even advisable for the safety of both the mother and the fetus.
Would you rather face zombies or a reckless driver?
The heroine of the winning ad in the Look Both Ways contest, organized by Fundación MAPFRE in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), is very sure: she would rather face the zombies.
Are hard-hitting or soft traffic campaigns more effective?
The aim of the study Evaluation of traffic and road safety campaigns, conducted by Fundación MAPFRE and Bitbrain, is to measure the emotional impact generated by traffic campaigns on the public, especially at an unconscious level, and what differences there are between hard-hitting campaigns and soft, informative campaigns.
Children should travel safely in any vehicle
One of the most common questions regarding child restraint systems is which child restraint system should be used in the cars of family members or friends who may sporadically carry our children. The answer to this question will depend on your perception of risk.
The often-overlooked variable in CRSs
One of the big ‘gaps’ in child safety when it comes to car travel is the relationship between child restraint systems and vehicle seats. Here we tell you why.
Rotating child restraint systems
If you want a child restraint system with this versatility, it is best to choose a premium product, or one with proven quality in consumer testing.