Good practices

The first major challenge was to make this pastoral action known within the Church's own structure in Ourense. The CEE's Road Pastoral Department was created in Spain more than 50 years ago, but in many dioceses, no initiatives are carried out and priests are unaware of it. The surprising thing was that families, communities, and neighbors, as soon as we began working on these initiatives, began to follow us, asking for more action, and feeling supported in the loneliness caused by the loss of a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, or a car accident. Every year, the number of people participating in the scheduled sessions increases.

Our initiative addresses critical road safety challenges that are often overlooked in traditional driver education. Most driving schools focus on basic vehicle operation, but not on real-life risk anticipation, distraction management, or defensive mindset.

Key problems tackled by our VR Defensive Driving System include:

Driver distraction, especially due to smartphones and infotainment systems

Poor anticipation of traffic risks, particularly in urban and mixed traffic

Lack of situational awareness and understanding of the “big picture” around the vehicle

Insufficient consideration for other road users, including vulnerable groups

Specific risks related to pedestrians and cyclists, especially in city environments

Our project empowers drivers of all ages and experience levels to build mental habits that keep them and others safe – by learning to observe more, react earlier, and drive smarter.

Nextop Co-pilot is an intelligent driving assistant app designed to enhance road safety and operational efficiency for professional drivers. It operates fully offline using preloaded routes and special geofences to deliver real-time, on-edge audio alerts—no network connection required.

By combining GPS tracking with customizable geofence zones, the app provides precise voice guidance about critical road segments, including dangerous curves, steep downhills, speed limits, obstacle zones, and other risk areas. Fleet operators can personalize messages per route or region, offering context-aware advice that improves driver awareness and decision-making.

The solution also integrates vehicle health data, enabling real-time alerts for issues like overheating, brake wear, or system warnings—helping to prevent breakdowns and improve maintenance planning.

All processing happens directly on the device, ensuring fast, reliable alerts even in remote areas. Designed for fleets and logistics operations, Nextop Co-pilot empowers drivers with the information they need, exactly when they need it—boosting safety, compliance, and route efficiency.

Jednym z głównych wyzwań w zakresie bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego było skrócenie czasu reakcji na zdarzenia drogowe oraz skuteczna koordynacja działań w terenie. Informowanie klientów za pomocą maksymalnej ilości dostępnych kanałów komunikacji (CB, system nawigacji, Voice/ChatBot, SocialMedia, VMS, głośniki na placach poboru opłat) o zdarzeniach i zagrożeniach na autostradzie - wypadki, awarie, prace utrzymaniowe, praca sprzętu zimowego, roboty drogowe, zamknięcia pasów i całej drogi. Informowanie musi być wiarygodne i automatyczne.

Das angebotene Training dient der Fahrzeugbeherrschung und für die Selbstermächtigung zur nachfolgenden Ausleihe von Rikschas bei den Initiativen der Freien Lastenrädern, insbesondere der RIKSCHA9 und RIKSCHA9 vom SAI-Lab an der Station vom Stadtteilverein Tiergarten e.V.. Mit der kostenlose Leihe von Rikschas, in den Initiativen der Freien Lastenräder, in Deutschland und Europa, wird einerseits das bürgerliche Teilen und Leihen von Lastenrädern umgesetzt, sowie andererseits vielfache persönliche Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung und Mobilitätswende ermöglicht.