road safety

'A ticking time bomb': State Comptroller criticizes handling of road accidents

While the number of people killed as a result of road accidents is minor in European countries, in Israel it has increased by considerable percentages, the State Comptroller revealed.

By MOSHE COHEN
28/05/2024

Silent but perilous: Pedestrians more likely to be hit by Hybrid cars

Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or a hybrid car as those powered by petrol or diesel, wrote Phil Edwards, Siobhan Moore, and Craig Higgins of the London School of Hygiene.

Safety between Ferrari and tank: The secure seat arrives in Israel

Babyark, developed by an Israeli startup with key developers of tank armor, introduces a unique safety patent. Designed by Ferrari and Maserati, it ensures maximal child safety.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH SHILAV
15/05/2024
  Overturned truck (illustrative)

This Israeli technology could stop road accidents. Here's how

Inside Israeli Innovation with Maayan Hoffman: Season 2, Episode 7

Miri Regev urges safe driving as road safety education faces budget cut

Budget cuts by 40% in road safety classes for high school students, depriving thousands of teens of life-saving training. Transportation Ministry hopes for additional funding to continue the program.

By UDI ETZION
17/03/2024

New machine learning model can predict car crash sites

Researchers studied features of roads most likely to cause crashes using a dataset of 15,000 kilometers of roads across 7,000 locations in Greece.

Officer Grinch gives speeding drivers in Florida a choice: a fine or an onion

Those who were only a little over the speed limit were given a choice by Officer Grinch.

By REUTERS
23/12/2023

Are you a safe driver, even in the rain? This puzzle can find out

As winter sets in, driving in rain, wind, and fog becomes challenging. Gauge your "contrast sensitivity" through this optical illusion to make sure you can drive safe.

By WALLA!
19/11/2023

Bus with children aboard overturned near Beit Shemesh, several injured

Shaare Zedek Medical Center confirmed the admittance of eight injured children in the trauma room.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Grapevine: Synagogue scene

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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