Australia has lowest road deaths since 1946

In 2011, Australia registered 1,292 road deaths, which is the lowest road toll since 1946. In the same year, for crash protection, 72 per cent of cars tested under the Australian New Car Assessment Programme have been rated five stars. In 2004, the top score was only earned by 14 per cent of the cars tested under the programme. Mahindra car, which is made in India, has earned a 'marginal' rating of three stars. Of any Australian-made vehicles, the latest sedan of Toyota Aurion, which will be available in Ma
April 18, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
In 2011, Australia registered 1,292 road deaths, which is the lowest road toll since 1946. In the same year, for crash protection, 72 per cent of cars tested under the Australian New Car Assessment Programme have been rated five stars. In 2004, the top score was only earned by 14 per cent of the cars tested under the programme. Mahindra car, which is made in India, has earned a 'marginal' rating of three stars. Of any Australian-made vehicles, the latest sedan of 1686 Toyota Aurion, which will be available in May 2012, has been given the highest rating of five stars. In addition, of the total cars on sale to date, a 'good' rating of five stars is received by 46 per cent of cars, while an 'acceptable' rating of four stars is scored by 40 per cent of the cars.

According to Nick Clark, head of the assessment programme, the number of road deaths can be reduced by half in 2020 from 2011's figures, with the introduction of safer cars.

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