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Nigel says it’s about doing your part to ensure you’re driving safely, whilst being aware of those driving around you. 

“Whoever you are, wherever you live, we’re all responsible when it comes to road safety. Remember to look out for other road users, slow down and drive to the environment – that includes roads, weather and acknowledging fatigue,” Nigel says. 

Here are some top tips for safe driving:

• Always wear your seatbelt
• Don’t speed
• Don’t drink and drive
• Drive to the environment
• Be aware of your fatigue
• Share the driving if you can 

This year Road Safety Week takes place 9-15 November rather than the usual date in May, due to COVID-19; with the theme being Step up for Safe Streets.

New Zealand director of Brake Caroline Perry says as road users we all have a responsibility to help keep both ourselves and others safe on our streets and roads.

"That means staying focused on the road, ensuring everyone is buckled up, and keeping below speed limits. It also means drawing attention to the measures that can improve the safety of our roads," Caroline says.

“This year Road Safety Week is encouraging everyone to Step Up for Safe Streets, to learn about and celebrate the design-led solutions that can help to reduce road deaths and injuries and enable us all to get around in safe and healthy ways.

Get involved in Road Safety Week, raise awareness in your community, pledge to drive safely and together we can make roads safer for everyone," she says.

To learn more, please go to http://www.roadsafetyweek.org.nz/