{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"2025 road-safety milestones and what changed","text":"Key road-safety shifts from 2025: ANCAP updates, fatigue guidance and safer driving habits to take into 2026.","links":[{"name":"2025 road-safety milestones and what changed","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1765886962652/road-safety-milestones-banner-promotion.jpeg","alt":"What 2025 taught us about road safety","width":3840,"height":2166},"date":"2025-12-15T12:30:00Z","tags":[{"name":"Drive Well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/drive-well"},{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"2025 road-safety milestones and what changed","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"What 2025 taught us about road safety","text":"\u003Cp\u003EClearer fatigue guidance, new ANCAP testing and better crash data shaped road safety in 2025. This article explains what those changes mean and the simple habits that can help Australian drivers stay safer on every trip in 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header_copy_cop.shellimg.jpeg/1765886976233/road-safety-milestones-banner.jpeg","alt":"What 2025 taught us about road safety","width":3840,"height":959},"date":"2025-12-15T12:30:00Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header_copy_cop"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on Dec 15, 2025"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/author.shellimg.png/1765884454696/shell-pecten.png","alt":"shell pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-2025-taught-us-about-road-safety/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest safety lessons of 2025 – from ANCAP updates to fatigue advice – and how they can help you drive safer in 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2025 brought important changes to the way Australians drive, the vehicles we choose, and the safety information we rely on. From evolving ANCAP testing to clearer fatigue guidance and more accessible road accident data, this year reshaped the road-safety landscape in practical ways.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s a simple look at what shifted and what everyday drivers can take into 2026 to help keep every journey safer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ENew ANCAP testing made safer cars easier to spot\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ancap.com.au/protocols-and-policies#current\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2023–25 ANCAP protocols\u003C/a\u003E pushed more preventative safety technology into the mainstream and everyday cars – from improved lane support and safer child-occupant protection to smarter speed assistance and better detection for vulnerable road users.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor drivers considering a new or used car in 2026, choosing a recent-date-stamp 5-star \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/business-customers/shell-fuel-card/shell-card-content-hub/your-guide-to-the-ancap-safety-rating-system.html\"\u003EANCAP rating\u003C/a\u003E is one of the simplest ways to benefit from the latest protective features. It’s a quick check that can make a major difference in a road accident.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EFatigue guidance got clearer\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESafe Work Australia also updated its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/modelcop_fatigue_sept2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efatigue guidance in 2025\u003C/a\u003E, offering clearer direction on recognising and managing tiredness, including during long drives. The message is simple: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/managing-driver-fatigue-this-easter.html\"\u003Efatigue\u003C/a\u003E builds gradually, and it’s easy to underestimate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Australian drivers, especially during peak travel periods, some of the most effective safety habits remain unchanged: plan rest breaks, share driving when possible, avoid late-night departures, and watch for early signs like yawning or lane wandering.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EAustralia’s road toll stayed high\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAustralia’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.aaa.asn.au/2025/06/road-deaths-hit-15-year-high/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E12-month road toll remained high\u003C/a\u003E through mid-2025 (1,337 deaths to 31 May – up 4.8% year on year). Some states and territories saw higher rates on regional highways and high-speed zones. For everyday motorists, the takeaway is simple: plan rest breaks, stay alert on longer stretches, and take extra care at dawn, dusk and on unfamiliar routes where visibility and traffic conditions can change quickly.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ENew dashboards give drivers better insights into local risks\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECrash data used to be something you only saw months later. Now, tools like the \u003Ca href=\"https://datahub.roadsafety.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENational Road Safety Data Hub\u003C/a\u003E offer near-real-time insights into fatal and serious-injury crashes across Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAccess to clearer data means drivers can stay alert to the risks in their area, from high-traffic regional stretches to periods when crashes tend to rise. Checking these insights can help drivers make more informed decisions about when and where they travel, especially during school holidays or long-weekend traffic.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat drivers can take into 2026\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose safer vehicles when you can:\u003C/strong\u003E If you’re in the market for a car, prioritise 5-star ANCAP safety ratings with recent date stamps. 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