Safe Drive Stay Alive (SDSA) 2025
Most young people are killed or seriously injured in road crashes so the question is: how do we hit home that risk-taking driving is a fool’s game?
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Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) presented the preventive-educational program “Safe E-Scooter Riding” to colleagues from Austria (ÖAMTC) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIHAMK)
The Croatian Automobile Club organized an international presentation on November 7, 2025, of the new preventive-educational e-scooter program “Safe E-Scooter Riding”. The rising use of e-scooters among younger population, which has led to more accidents, sparked international interest in HAK’s program experience.
The program responds to the growing use of e-scooters as a simple, practical, eco-friendly transport mode, addressing increased accidents and users’ lack of traffic rule awareness.
European Mobility Week 2025
The European Mobility Week was held from September 16 to 22 under the motto “Mobility for Everyone”, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable urban mobility. Each year, the European Commission invites cities and local communities to promote use of sustainable modes of transport, while this year’s theme emphasises ensuring transport accessibility for people of all ages, abilities and needs.
The central event in Zagreb took place on September 22 in Zrinjevac Park, where the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) also participated with the e-scooter simulator.
New preventive and educational program of the Croatian Automobile Club "Safe E-Scooter Riding"
In the Republic of Croatia, nearly 400 e-scooter accidents were recorded last year, causing two deaths. In the first seven months of 2025, there were already 365 accidents and over 100 serious injuries. Many involved minors, while accidents involving children using personal transport devices have also risen.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
In the Pasavček project, the focus lies on rule learning that contributes to road safety (correct use of child restraint systems and seatbelt use, but consequently also rules for pedestrians, passengers, etc., depending on the age of the children and the learning objectives of the teachers). The project initially started as part of the international EUCHIRES project and is thanks to its success still active today.
Children and adolescents are among the most frequently involved road users in road traffic accidents and often suffer the most severe consequences, also as passengers in vehicles. Consistently ensuring that children are properly buckled up while driving could significantly reduce this risk.
Children and adolescents are among the most frequently involved road users in road traffic accidents and often suffer the most severe consequences, also as passengers in vehicles. Consistently ensuring that children are properly buckled up while driving could significantly reduce this risk.
Monday, August 4, 2025
In the Pasavček project, the focus lies on rule learning that contributes to road safety (correct use of child restraint systems and seatbelt use, but consequently also rules for pedestrians, passengers, etc., depending on the age of the children and the learning objectives of the teachers). The project initially started as part of the international EUCHIRES project and is thanks to its success still active today.
Children and adolescents are among the most frequently involved road users in road traffic accidents and often suffer the most severe consequences, also as passengers in vehicles. Consistently ensuring that children are properly buckled up while driving could significantly reduce this risk.
Children and adolescents are among the most frequently involved road users in road traffic accidents and often suffer the most severe consequences, also as passengers in vehicles. Consistently ensuring that children are properly buckled up while driving could significantly reduce this risk.
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.
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.