Advocating change
The journey of teaching a learner driver
From confidence to country roads, our focus groups dig deep into the driving experience.
Teaching young drivers needs more support
Mel Percival, RACT's General Manager Advocacy and Government Relations, hightlights the struggles parents and mentors face when teaching young drivers and the urgent need for better resources.
Meet the ocean scientist making waves
Dr Masa Tatsumi is a seaweed scientist actively cultivating a solution to climate change.
Road safety needs a human touch
Partnerships and real-life stories are crucial in helping road safety messages resonate, writes Scott Tilyard, Chair of the Road Safety Advisory Council.
Young lives deserve safer roads
Developing road safety habits starts early and continues over a lifetime, writes Mel Percival, RACT GM Advocacy and Government Relations.
Is it possible to eliminate road trauma?
Imagine a Tasmania where no-one was killed or suffered long-term injury from road crashes. Hundreds of people would live better, longer and happier lives. A new Churchill Fellowship report looks at global road safety best practice with the hope of making that a reality.
Drive to the conditions
Speed limit signs are everywhere on our roads – bold, clear and seemingly straightforward – but they should be treated more like advertisements with fine print, writes Scott Tilyard, Chair of the Road Safety Advisory Council.
Pi-Lits: bringing new safety technology to Tasmania’s roads
At RACT, keeping our members and staff safe is always our top priority. That’s why we’ve recently rolled out Pi-Lits across our patrol and contractor network – an innovative safety technology that’s already making a big difference on Tasmania’s roads.
Building road safety skills for life
Developing road safety habits starts early and evolves over a lifetime, writes Mel Percival, RACT GM Advocacy and Government Relations.
Grow up, drive safe
A new Love 40 campaign urges Tasmanian drivers to ditch excuses and make school-zone safety their top priority.
Safer journeys this summer
As the weather warms up, let’s commit to prioritising road safety, ensuring safer journeys for everyone.