Using samples of blood obtained from 497 injured drivers at a Rochester, NY hospital, this study determined the incidence rates of alcohol, THC (marijuana agent), and other drugs. Accident data (police reports, driver interviews) were also collected, and analyses determined driver culpability rates, collision types, and crash circumstances involving alcohol and certain drugs. Police reporting of alcohol involvement was also analyzed. Possible roadway and vehicle counter-measures to reduce impaired-driver accidents were suggested. Other recommendations addressed police alcohol detection and NASS or FARS monitoring of alcohol involvement. Further study clarifying the crash roles of THC and tranquilizers in fatal and non-fatal crashes was considered essential.


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    Titel :

    The Role of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Drugs in the Accidents of Injured Drivers. Volume 1: Findings


    Beteiligte:
    K. W. Terhune (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1982


    Format / Umfang :

    196 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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