DEKRA Info

DEKRA Road Safety Report 2018 on goods transport

Goods vehicles are far better than their reputation. In comparison to a car they are relatively seldom involved in accidents. However, the DEKRA Road Safety Report shows that there is no reason to be complacent.

Road tunnel etiquette

The freeway journey down to sunnier southern climes means that vacation makers frequently have to pass through long road tunnels. The slightly queasy feeling that overcomes many people when they pass through these tubular structures can result in dangerous errors.

Increased risk of accident during harvest time

During the harvest period many agricultural vehicles will be back out and about on the roads, and this increases the risk of accident for motorists and cyclists, warn DEKRA experts. Above all in rural regions, motorists must now expect to more frequently encounter slow moving and occasionally heavily laden vehicles, and these can suddenly appear from behind a hilltop or a blind bend.

Child playground safety

The safety of children's playgrounds can vary greatly, report playground inspectors at DEKRA. Some operators do invest a lot of money in modern attractive playground areas and their maintenance, but conversely it is also possible to find poorly maintained play areas where wear and tear as well as vandalism can frequently leave a lot to be desired.

Pedelec batteries: Extreme heat shortens battery life

DEKRA experts remind readers that prolonged extreme heat has an unfavorable effect on the life of Pedelec batteries.

DEKRA safety caps: If you want to be seen, you have to stand out.

The commencement of the 2018/19 school year heralds in another round of the DEKRA road safety campaign for school children. Once again this year more than 200,000 children will be kitted out with the well-known signal red cap that ensures more safety in road traffic.