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Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national award
Professional and Continuing Education and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) at the University of Adelaide have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for ‘Best Learning & Talent Development - Learning Impact (Industry Specific)’ at the LearnX Live Awards.
Read more about Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national awardAt the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) we seek to understand the many factors contributing to road crashes, with the ultimate goal of eliminating harm from our road system.
Our research
CASR is internationally recognised as a leading independent research organisation in road safety, and has been at the forefront of this field for over 30 years. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team conducts high-quality research with significant real-world impact, enabling informed decision-making in the development and implementation of road safety countermeasures and policies.
Vehicle safety
At CASR we are constantly developing our advanced vehicle testing capability. We have a current focus on pedestrian crash testing and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) research. We maintain a capability to conduct pedestrian impact testing to EU/ANCAP protocols. CASR has much to contribute to the understanding of emerging automotive technologies, autonomous vehicles and vulnerable road user safety.
Crash investigation
Our in-depth crash investigation program has been a core activity since the 1970s. CASR investigators attend road crashes in metropolitan and rural areas to identify what infrastructure, vehicle or human behaviour-based countermeasures may have prevented the crash, or reduced its severity. We work collaboratively with the emergency services on-site while maintaining our independent scientific investigations.
Safe Systems for Road Engineers and Managers Micro-credential
CASR developed a self-paced online micro-credential, Safe Systems for Road Engineers, which will ensure you bridge the gap between professional practice and the Safe System application. You will learn the skills to effectively utilise the Safe System in road safety in your day-to-day role in road infrastructure.
CASR showcased in NHMRC impact case study
CASR is proud to have had its past achievements showcased in the NHMRC impact case study series.
Contact us
For media enquiries or to discuss our consulting services, vehicle testing or possible collaboration on a research project, please contact our office or the CASR Laboratory.
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Mar
Speeds in intersection crashes using EDR data
Safe speeds are considered a key part of a safe transport system. Speeds in intersection crashes are of particular importance due to their commonality and the risks associated with the impact types that occur in intersection crashes. The aim of the research described in this report was to use EDR da...
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Mar
Highlights • The endogenous effect of fault status on rider injury severity is tested. • A Bivariate Random Parameters Probit Model with a recursive structure is adopted. • Temporal instability of factors affecting rider injury severity is investigated. • Curved roads, wet conditions, helmet use...
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Feb
System Failures and Extreme Behaviour in Fatal and Injury Crashes in South Australia
Objectives Within the road system, there are compliant road users who may make an error that leads to a crash, indicating a “system failure.” There are also road users who deliberately take risks and engage in dangerous or “extreme” behavior that leads to a crash. This study aims to assess the rela...