A large component of the ongoing work to implement and further develop elements of the National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan is being carried out through the Austroads Road Safety Program. Key nationally-focused research and development projects being undertaken by Austroads and others are listed below. Austroads has a number of projects underway to develop the ANRAM software, including ‘Implementation of the Austroads National Risk Assessment Model’ (ST1869). Further information is available from Austroads. AusRAP is a program run by the Australian Automobile Association and its constituent state and territory automobile clubs. The program uses two complementary methods to assess the safety of roads: Risk Mapping and Star Ratings. Further information is available from the Australian Automobile Association. An Austroads project, ‘Safe System Infrastructure on Mixed Use Arterials’ (SS2035), will investigate how the Safe System approach can be applied to urban arterials.

An Austroads project, ‘Understanding and Improving Safe System Intersection Performance’ (SS1960), will provide guidance to road agencies on options for design and retrofit of intersections so they better align with Safe System principles. motorcycle parts ashland ky An Austroads project, ‘Translating Safe System Infrastructure Research and Knowledge into Practice’ (SS2016), will produce a guidance document and a series of workshops for road practitioners outlining knowledge and research about designing, managing and operating roads and roadsides within a Safe System environment. j and s motorcycle superstore A National Transport Commission (NTC) project, ‘Enforcement approaches for speeding heavy vehicles’ resulted in a policy paper published in November 2016 proposing no changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law. motorcycle workshop risk assessment

The NTC is exploring an alternative approach and further information is available from the National Transport Commission.keep motorcycle helmet visor fogging up The Australasian New Car Assessment Program runs a crash test program and publishes safety ratings for consumers, focused on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection and collision avoidance capabilities provided by different vehicle models. ANCAP is supported by its member organisations which include all of the state and territory automobile associations, the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, and road authorities in all states and territories as well as New Zealand. A report commissioned by the Australian and Victorian governments, Evaluation of the effectiveness of Anti-Lock Braking Systems on motorcycle safety in Australia, was released in October 2015 and is available from the Monash University Accident Research Centre.

In December 2015 the Department provided a discussion paper inviting preliminary comment on the research and its context. The submission period ended in February 2016. Feedback is being used in the development of a Regulation Impact Statement to consider mandating ABS for motorcycles. A Regulation Impact Statement considering the case for heavy vehicle ESC and a draft Australian Design Rule are under development. The National Transport Commission and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator are undertaking a joint programme which aims to identify the most effective way Australia can use accreditation schemes, inspections and other mechanisms to improve the roadworthiness of heavy vehicles. Information about the heavy vehicle roadworthiness work is available from the National Transport Commission. The Used Car Safety Ratings is an ongoing research project funded by a number of partners including the Commonwealth, state and New Zealand government agencies and automobile associations.

The research required to update the ratings is undertaken annually by the Monash University Accident Research Centre. The project, ‘Older Road User Emerging Trends’ (SS1955) will investigate emerging trends and support the development of targeted countermeasures. An ongoing Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems project (NT1785) operated under Austroads' Network Program, is intended to ensure the required regulatory and operational framework is in place to enable the successful deployment and operation of C-ITS solutions—including safety applications—in Australia and New Zealand, and thus realise the potential transport and societal benefits of C-ITS. An Austroads project, ‘A National Approach to Measuring Non-Fatal Crash Outcomes’ (SS2034), will test the strengths and limitations of adopting a data linkage approach at the national level. The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) monitors performance under the National Road Safety Strategy, maintaining the National Crash Database and drawing on other data as required to report on progress towards the targets and the safety performance indicators.

The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) is a growing collaborative network intended to support Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture. The NRSPP was developed by the National Transport Commission and is managed by the ARRB Group. An Austroads project, ‘Safety Benefits of Cooperative ITS and Automated Vehicles’ (SS1867), will investigate emerging C-ITS and automated vehicle systems and applications to assess potential safety benefits to Australia and New Zealand. Further information is available from Austroads.Home / Schools / Essential information for schools Essential information for schools The Museum is open every day from 10.00 to 17.50. Book a visit for your school on +44 (0)20 7942 5555. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 16.00 during term time and 10.00-13.00 during school holidays. Browse our activities and choose what you want to do. Then call the school bookings team on +44 (0)20 7942 5555 to check availability, confirm your place, and reserve a space for lunch.

If you would like to bring a school group to visit the Museum without booking any activities you can use the booking enquiry form to arrange your trip. Please talk to our booking team if any members of your group have special educational needs or disabilities. Most of our galleries are accessible to wheelchair users. We recommend you come for a preliminary visit to plan what you'll see and do on the day. The behaviour of pupils at the Museum is the responsibility of teachers and adult supervisors. Please ensure your group meets the minimum adult to pupil ratio for your Key Stage. 1 adult per booking If the behaviour of anyone in a school group adversely affects the safety or enjoyment of other students or staff, we may require the school group to leave. Activities for schools are designed with full consideration of the risks involved. Download our risk assessment information guide PDF (298KB). Please read our payment and cancellation conditions for charged-for school activities.

If you have booked a charged for school activity and need to cancel, contact our school bookings team on +44 (0)20 7942 5555. They will provide a confirmation email. If you need to cancel your visit or any free, scheduled activities please fill out the cancellation form. On the day of your visit There are a limited number of stopping spaces for coaches in two locations - Queen's Gate and Cromwell Road. Coaches can stop for a maximum of 15 minutes to drop off and collect passengers. Where to go when you arrive Hintze Hall and the Cromwell Road entrance will be closed from 5 January until summer 2017 for a spectacular redevelopment. Schools arriving by coach are advised to use the Queen's Gate entrance. Schools arriving by tube should use the Exhibition Road entrance. You will then be directed to the nearest School Reception area. If you are unable to get to the School Reception on time, please inform a member of staff in the galleries. If you have booked an activity, please allow sufficient time (at least 20 minutes) to register and get to the activity location.