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Discover DEKRA’s comprehensive hub for Safety on the Road. From expert guidance on accident prevention and vehicle safety to insights on emerging mobility trends, this page brings together everything you need to travel with confidence. Explore practical tips, in-depth analyses, and the latest developments that help make roads safer for everyone – every day.
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Mar 23, 2026Safety on the road / News & Campaigns

Start of the season for bikers

The spring months are the most dangerous time of the year for bikers, which is why they should be particularly careful at the start of the new season.
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A crashtest dummy on a bicycle getting hit by a car from behind
Feb 23, 2026Safety on the road

Vulnerable like a cyclist

Biofidelic model maximizes safety: The ‘family’ of dummies used for vehicle crash tests has grown over the past few years.
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A snowy winter road with cars on it
Jan 27, 2026Safety on the road

On the road in winter

Before driving off, rearview mirrors, cameras, and radar sensors of the assistance systems must be free of snow and ice.
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classic car
Jan 05, 2026Mobility / Vehicle Inspection / Safety on the road

Classic Cars: Between Automotive Heritage and Lifestyle

Classic cars are becoming more and more popular. No matter the fascination, it is worth taking a closer look at the safety aspects. DEKRA offers support.
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cyclin winter
Dec 17, 2025Safety on the road

Cycling in Winter: How to Stay Visible and Safe on the Road

Cycling in winter comes with reduced daylight, wet roads and poor visibility – making it more important than ever to be clearly seen.
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bike check
Jun 18, 2025Mobility / Safety on the road

Used Bicycles: For the Joy of Cycling

Used bikes attract customers with their low prices. However, those looking to save money should pay close attention when purchasing.
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car visualization
Apr 16, 2025Vehicle Technology / Safety on the road / Future Vehicle & Mobility Services

Solid-State Batteries: on the Road to a Miracle Battery

Car manufacturers and specialized companies are investing hundreds of millions of euros in the development of solid-state batteries.
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autonomous driving
Mar 19, 2025Vehicle Technology / Safety on the road / Future Vehicle & Mobility Services

Highly Automated Driving - a Long Way Ahead

The vision of highly automated driving has become more tangible in recent years. There are still many unresolved technical and regulatory issues.
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Aerial view of road junction
Dec 27, 2024Safety on the road / Awards / Future Vehicle & Mobility Services

Vision Zero: The Road to Zero Traffic Fatalities

Rheine has been honored with DEKRA's Vision Zero Award 2024: The german city has seen exceptionally few traffic fatalities in the past decade.
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Car in a snowy landscape
Dec 11, 2024Mobility / Safety on the road

Road Safety: Tackling Winter Roads with Alpine Tires

From now on, in winter road conditions, tires fitted to cars must bear the Alpine symbol. What advantages do they have over older M+S tires?
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Light test
Oct 30, 2024Automotive / Safety on the road

Fall and Winter: More Light on the Streets

Properly functioning vehicle lighting gives the driver as well as other road users increased visibility.
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Secure Environment for Effortless Data Exchange
Oct 02, 2024Mobility / Future Vehicle & Mobility Services / Safety on the road

Secure Environment for Effortless Data Exchange

As one of around 190 partners to date, DEKRA is among the participants in the Mobility Data Space – a new sharing community designed to enable networking, data tradi
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