Concluding a 4.5-yr study, Volume 1 of 4 volumes summarizes findings of multidisciplinary investigations of 205 automobile accidents in the San Antonio/Bexar County, Texas area, in which 379 vehicles, 376 drivers, and 263 passengers were identified as involved. Objectives included determination of causes of accidents and injuries; evaluation of the effectiveness of new auto safety features and federal motor vehicle and highway safety standards; and early detection of design and functional problems of the vehicle and highway. Summary and analytical data include age, type, extent of damage, and possible mechanical defects or malfunctions of case vehicles; driver personal and social backgrounds, driving records, possible physical impairments, use of alcohol and narcotics, and occupant injury characteristics; trip plans and times and places of case accidents. Comments are made regarding the effectiveness of current standards. Conclusions and recommendations are presented concerning driver education programs, drivers' licensing, public information, use of alcohol, emergency medical services, motor vehicle inspection, motorcycle safety, recreation vehicles, highway design, construction and maintenance, traffic control devices, police traffic services, debris hazard control cleanup, wrecker towing practices, and attitudes toward drivers subject to epilepsy.


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    Title :

    Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation. Volume 1. Summary of In-Depth Investigations in Bexar County, Texas


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    64 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English