The study was intended as a replication of a study conducted by Allison and Tarkir (1982). Seat belt usage data were collected from a sample of 4,771 heavy trucks at weigh stations located at: Dumfries, VA; Lowell, IN; Slidell, LA; and Northbend, WA. Data were inconspicuously obtained from weigh station observation towers or roof-tops as vehicles proceeded through the weighing process. Comparisons were made of seat belt use by region; by carrier type; by trailer type; and by tractor type. While slight differences were noted, none were statistically significant. Some carriers' drivers were noted to have significantly higher than average use rates. Seat belt use rates appear to be determined more by individual choice (possibly via employee or enforcement motivation) rather than by type of vehicle. Results indicate that seat belt usage has increased by over 48% since 1982.


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    Title :

    Heavy Truck Occupant Restraint Use


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    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    42 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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