Driving In COVID-Normal Conditions

This Resource Is Part Of The Driving In COVID-Normal Conditions ToolBox Talk.
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COVID-normal conditions require everyone to maintain hygiene as a priority. During this time an increase in speeding vehicles, and mental illness reports of anxiety and depression, has been recorded. Driving looks different now.

Health recommendations and mobility patterns are changing, cities are repurposing sections of the street network. Still safety is the priority.

Author Acknowledgement

This campaign has also been developed in collaboration with Jerome Carslake (NRSPP), Jennifer Rivera-Gonzalez (MUARC), Mark Stephens (Uniting Care Queensland), and Caitlin Xavier (NRSPP Swinburne Intern 2020/21).

References

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• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safertravel-guidance-for-passengers#checklists-for-safer-travel
• https://etsc.eu/wp-content/uploads/PIN-Corona-Briefing_final.pdf
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