Some of the topics covered in the report include: video collision reconstruction using physical evidence; analysis of high-hazard locations; is an expert systems approach feasible; safety implications of truck configuration; relationships between vertical and horizontal roadway alignments and the incidence of fatal rollover crashes in New Mexico and Georgia; evaluation of opportunity-based accident rate expressions; demonstration of regression analysis with error in the independent variable; validation of a nonautomated speed data collection methodology; standard target contrast; visibility parameter beyond luminance to evaluate the quality of roadway lighting; method of calculating the effective intensity of multiple flick flashtube signals; evaluation of alternative sign-lighting systems to reduce operating and maintenance costs; evaluation of the effectiveness of crash cushion delineation; special traffic control to meet motorist information needs on long, steep grades; advisory speed signs and curve signs and their effect on driver eye scanning and driving performance.
Traffic Accident Analysis, Visibility Factors, and Motorist Information Needs
1987
160 pages
Report
No indication
English
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