Road Safety Risk: New Data Reveals Almost 2 in 3 Aussie Drivers Are Letting Car Maintenance Slide as Cost-of-Living Pressures Bite

As Australians grapple with the rising cost of living, many are making the risky decision to postpone essential vehicle maintenance. On the eve of National Road Safety Week 2026, new research sheds light on the alarming trend that sees nearly two-thirds of Aussie drivers delaying or skipping routine upkeep, potentially endangering everyone on the road. […]
Why Time Pressure Creates Your Biggest Safety RisksRoad Safety Risk: New Data Reveals Almost 2 in 3 Aussie Drivers Are Letting Car Maintenance Slide as Cost-of-Living Pressures BiteWhy Time Pressure Creates Your Biggest Safety Risks

Ask any fleet manager about their biggest safety concerns, and you’ll probably hear about speeding, mobile phone use, or driver fatigue. But if you dig into the real causes behind most fleet crashes, you’ll find something else: time pressure. The stress of running late, the fear of disappointing clients, and the impossible choice between punctuality […]