The study examines changes to size and weight limits to determine their effects on the designs and configurations of heavy vehicles, the performance capabilities of the resulting vehicles, and the ensuing safety implications. The technical report provides results and findings from an analytical investigation of the influences of size and weight limits on trucks. The work shows the manner in which size and weight rules influence the safety-related performance of vehicles designed to increase productivity. By treating a number of projected size and weight scenarios, the study has developed a basis for generalizing to sets of principles that can be used in evaluating the possible safety consequences of changes in size and weight regulations. The volume is the first in a series of three.
Safety Implications of Various Truck Configurations. Volume 1. Technical Report
1990
272 pages
Report
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English