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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.

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At 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.

Our research

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.

Vehicle 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.

Crash Investigation

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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.

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CASR showcased in NHMRC impact case study

CASR is proud to have had its past achievements showcased in the NHMRC impact case study series.

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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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Latest publications and reports

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Mar

Modelling the interdependent relationship of motorcyclist injury severity and fault status: A recursive bivariate random parameters probit approach

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

Rural Junction Active Warning System (RJAWS) Lite - Design Guide

This is a design guide for the Rural Junction Active Warning System (RJAWS) Lite, an infrastructure treatment for improving safety at intersections along high-speed regional roads. In this design guide is provided the information necessary to design, operate and evaluate RJAWS Lite. While detailed i...

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Feb

Evaluation of MAIB funding of the Road Safety Advisory Council, 2024

Executive summary: In July 1996, the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) initiated a Road Safety Task Force (RSTF) to reduce road trauma to target levels through enforcement and the use of mass media. With funding input from the MAIB, the Task Force facilitated cooperation and coordination betwe...

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