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.


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    Title :

    Traffic Accident Analysis, Visibility Factors, and Motorist Information Needs


    Contributors:
    Z. M. Gorski (author) / A. German (author) / E. S. Nowak (author) / G. S. Spring (author) / J. Collura (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    160 pages



    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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