Archive - Chit Estella Road Safety

Many residents consider the habal-habal the most practical means of transport in the barrio. They can easily go to town anytime riding the two-wheeler, loading it with agricultural products from the farms to take them straight to the markets.

Road crashes are great examples of textbook physics in action. After the collision between the car and the barrier, the driver will jerk forward, their body slamming into the console. Backseat riders, especially children, have it worse. When unrestrained, they will get thrown around in different directions.

Sa probinsya man o lungsod, popular na alternatibo sa pagbagtas ng mga kalsada ang "habal-habal" — madalas upang makaiwas sa masikip na patintero ng trapiko. Pero hindi lahat ng sumasakay rito'y nakararating nang ligtas.

A trauma surgeon shares how road crashes affect children.

The frequency of vehicles falling into ravines along Benguet’s rugged mountain roads has alarmed officials and forced them to take action while law enforcers asked the public to observe road discipline to help ensure safety.

Transport regulators cracked down hard on the service that offered bikes for hire, which is illegal under Republic Act No. 4136. It was shut down twice, in 2017 and in 2018, until traffic congestion and the rising demand for mobility options forced the government to reconsider legalizing and regulating the motorcycle taxi industry.

Free ride-hailing apps continue to grow in number. If they are left unchecked, transport regulators worry, incidents that may arise from their operations could taint the integrity of the pilot test established precisely to ensure road safety.

When ride-hailing platforms fail to match passengers with a ride to work on time, commuters turns to an unlikely website: Facebook.

A motorcyclist shares his lesson after suffering from three road crashes in over four years. “We cannot control what’s going to happen on the road. Better to be safe so be in full gear, with a helmet.”

Reflectorized vests will enhance visibility of motorcycle riders.

Here are some of the key safety features of a good quality car seat

Some child restraint systems sold online pose as legitimate safety devices that offer little to no protection in the event of a collision. Here are ways to find out if your car seat is good enough for your kid.