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Are you fit to drive?

The factors that affect your ability to drive, such as drinking and tiredness, plus road safety tips.

Video: the Bike It scheme

Schoolchildren learn about Bike It, a scheme teaching children how to ride a bike safely on the roads.

Be safe on foot

Walking is good for health and fitness, but it's important to learn how to cross the road safely.

Video: road accidents

Nick learned about road safety the hard way: he tells how taking risks as a 'boy racer' changed his life forever.

Video: cycling training

Mother Louise Parminter learns to ride a bike and gains enough confidence to cycle on the roads.

Cycling safety advice

Cycling has many benefits and is becoming more popular, but it's important to stay safe on the roads.

Video: cycling tips

Cyclists and an exercise adviser talk about the benefits of cycling and give tips on staying safe on the roads.

Video: walking to school

Mother-of-two Nina tries walking her children to school instead of driving. See if they'll be leaving the car at home in future.

Festive drinking

A single drink can push you over the legal driving limit. Find out how to stay safe over the festive period.

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