Alcohol is a major cause of death in our society, including in traffic accidents. In 2018, the police caught an average of seven drivers per day behind the wheel in a criminal state of intoxication! Why is drinking and driving so common in Estonia? How is society’s attitude toward alcohol abuse changing, if at all?

One of the biggest causes of traffic accidents and fatalities today is distraction from attention-demanding smart devices. But drivers can also be distracted by loud music, a fussy child, dirty mirrors, and many other factors. Such careless reversing led to the tragic death of a pedestrian. Why is it dangerous to attend to a child while driving?

On beautiful days, our light traffic roads become busy – users of hoverboards, electric scooters, and e-scooters mingle with pedestrians, cyclists, and rollerbladers. Misunderstandings between different types of road users are not uncommon, and collisions have already occurred. Who should move where and how on these shared paths? And what happens when robots join the flow?

Estonia has many avid cyclists who are constantly out riding. It's safer to use dedicated cycling paths, but unfortunately, they aren't available everywhere. In this episode, we explore how to cycle safely on public roads. A tragic accident involving a 9-year-old cyclist serves as a sobering reminder that children’s behavior can be unpredictable, and drivers must stay alert. At the same time, it's essential for kids to complete proper cyclist training. But will host Madis Kimmel successfully make it through the training course?