We need to do more to curb tailgating, one of the most stressful and dangerous driving behaviours.
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Lecturer in Animal Ecology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Lecturer in Criminology and Justice; Core Member, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Lecturer In Nutrition & Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Science, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Lecturer, Cyberintelligence and Cybercrime Investigations, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Sessional Academic in International Relations, Political Science and Legal Studies, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Co-leader, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Justice, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Clinical Legal Educator/Course Coordinator, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Higher Degree by Research PhD Student, Novel Biopesticides, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor of Journalism, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor of Marketing, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer, Animal Ecology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast