Look Out! On The A540 Chester High Road
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1. Where are the crashes happening?
2. Most crashes occur due to poor judgement and lack of concentration when:
- joining and leaving the road
- travelling at inappropriate speeds and distances
3. Typical drivers who cause the crashes are:
- local (from CH64 postcode area)
- sober
- aged 20-40, driving within the speed limit, but at a speed and distance that doesn't allow enough time to react. Crashes often involve driving into the back of another car.
- aged 60+ (turning right either onto or off Chester High Road).
4. How to reduce your risk on this route:
- take an extra look when joining and leaving the route
- keep your distance and follow the 2 second rule
5. Free! Safer Driving Courses - Sign Up To-day.
The Safer Driving Course is a 2 hour presentation style course aimed at drivers of all ages and levels of experience. The course aims to:
- Enhance your existing driving knowledge and skills.
- Reduce driving stress.
- Reduce your risk of being involved in a crash.
The course also looks at the typical causes of crashes that are occurring on Cheshire's 'Red Routes' and what you can do to minimise your risk of being involved in a similar collision. Dates are now available between: Saturday 6 September and Wednesday 8 October 2008, including 4 extra courses due to popular demand. The venue for all courses is Willaston Memorial Hall, Hadlow Road, Willaston, Neston CH64 2TN.
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6. General Advice to reduce your risk on all Red Routes.
7. Red Routes Fact Sheet.
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