Potholes pose greatest road safety danger, warns tyre company

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Australia's deteriorating roads are the biggest road safety issue for motorists, according to the managing director of Continental Tyres Australia.

The managing director of Continental Tyres Australia, Mitchell Golledge, has identified deteriorating road conditions as the biggest road safety issue facing Australian drivers. He singled out Victoria as particularly problematic, stating that the state of roads there makes it difficult for tyres to perform properly in any conditions.

While the tyre industry faces new challenges in developing products that work with electric vehicles' weight and torque output, Mr Golledge said these issues are being overcome through research and development. Road conditions, however, remain a more pressing concern than technological hurdles.

Mr Golledge also emphasised that motorists can improve their own safety by ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and checked regularly. He suggested this basic maintenance is often overlooked in Australia, with drivers failing to inspect tyres when refuelling. Last month, a 71-year-old man was killed on a regional highway in Victoria when he lost control of his motorcycle after striking a pothole.

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• Potholes are the greatest danger to motorists, says tyre companyAustralia’s crumbling roads pose increasing risks to drivers, according to the head of a major tyre brand – but it's not the only safety issue.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 01:02
• Potholes are the greatest danger to motorists, says tyre companyAustralia’s crumbling roads pose increasing risks to drivers, according to the head of a major tyre brand – but it's not the only safety issue.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 01:02

In this story: Continental Tyres Australia · Mitchell Golledge · Victoria · Australia

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