Tyre-Related Deaths And Injuries
Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to new research unveiled by Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone.
More than 30 people were killed or seriously injured in motorway accidents in 2016 due to illegal or faulty tyres.
But an 18-month study suggests commuters, commercial drivers and other road users can do a lot more to help reduce accidents through regular checking.
Richard Leonard, Highways England’s head of road safety, said: “England’s motorways are the safest in the world, but we’re determined to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on them.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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