Join Greg Rust and myDRIVESCHOOL's Lisa Skaife alongside a team of experts as they hear for the first time the stories of real crash survivors. With guests lik...
First responders and the unconsidered victims in road trauma cases
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the emergency department, Megan is no stranger to the trauma that she encounters daily. In this episode, she opens up about the lasting impact that trauma cases can have on a range of people that reaches well beyond direct friends and family of the victim. From first responders and medical staff to those tasked with cleaning up after surgeries. Glenn Weir, Assistant Commissioner of the Road Policing Command with Victoria Police joins Rusty and Lisa again too, this time to share stories from throughout his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kendall’s late-night, fog fuelled crash
Kendall would describe herself an unlucky driver. With a crash record nearly as long as the list of cars she’s been through, she recalls one foggy night that added yet another to her collection of written off cars. Rusty and Lisa talk the risks of poor visibility with Rally Driver Harry Bates who firmly believes that cutting-edge vision technology has been critical to his success in racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“She would have gone straight under the petrol tanker I was driving” - Rod’s close calls with car drivers
In the world of truck driving road trauma is an all to prevalent theme, and while often the car driver is at fault, Rod has seen first-hand the impact that these incidents can have on truck drivers too. He recounts memories of friends who have lost their lives deciding not to hit a car, and some of the many incidents that he sees daily. Matt Wood of Volvo Group Australia also joins Rusty and Lisa to recall his time behind the wheel, and why safety for truck and car drivers alike is of utmost importance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The crash that took the lives of Kym’s wife, daughters, and their family friend
After multiple phone calls to his wife went straight to voicemail, Kym went to the police station with a knot in his stomach where he was told that his wife, two daughters, and young family friend had all been killed in a head on collision. In this episode Kym recounts this painful memory, and Russell White from Driver Safety Australia joins Rusty and Lisa to discuss how minor lapses in concentration or control can and often do have devastating consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Scott’s Maccas run that saw him drive-thru another car
Fast food. Fast cars. And a reaction speed that wasn’t fast enough. Scott shares how a simple drive to Maccas with mates resulted in two cars being written off when one hit the other from behind. And James Stewart, Director at Driving Solutions joins Rusty and Lisa to deep dive on stopping distances, and the part that peer pressure and ‘keeping up with your mates’ can play in road crashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Greg Rust and myDRIVESCHOOL's Lisa Skaife alongside a team of experts as they hear for the first time the stories of real crash survivors. With guests like comedian Shane Jacobson, former Supercars racer Greg Murphy, and Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir, Keep Your Wheels On explores the lessons that can be taken from these stories to help you to be a safer and more aware driver.
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