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Title: Identification of Motorcycle Crashes and Possible Roadside Protection on Rural Low-Volume Roads in Indonesia
Accession Number: 01676071
Record Type: Component
Record URL: Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: Indonesia has seen a high rate of economic growth in the last decade. As a result, the growth of motorized vehicles is high, especially for motorcycles. In 2015, the population of Indonesia will increase to approximately 250 million and the number of motorcycles will also continue to grow and make up a ratio of 1 motorcycle to 2.5 inhabitants. This paper discusses the problem of motorcycle rollover crashes on rural low-volume roads in Indonesia. The author concludes that motorcyclists’ improper traffic behavior could contribute to the high number of road crashes. The evidence shows a high number of underage or unlicensed motorcyclists on Indonesian roads. Based on police interviews, the four types of accidents that often result in motorcycles being forced off the road include loss of control (single-vehicle accident), side swiping, broadsiding, and hitting fixed objects, including animals. Reducing accident rates and crash risks will involve installing safety infrastructure such as hard seal shoulders and appropriate guardrails for protecting motorcycles from rollovers and being forced off the road. Night safety can be improved by reflective delineators and chevron alignment markers on tight bends. To reduce fatalities and the severity of crashes, safety precautions such as using a helmet should be encouraged. Police should enforce the underage and unlicensed drivers–riders laws and create a better system for those seeking a driver’s license.
Monograph Title: Roadside Safety Design and Devices: International Workshop, March 26, 2015, Melbourne, Australia Monograph Accession #: 01643015
Language: English
Authors: Tjahjono, TriEditors: Troutbeck, RodBurbridge, AndrewPagination: pp 130-142
Publication Date: 2016-11
Serial: Conference:
Roadside Safety Design and Devices: International Workshop 2015
Location:
Melbourne , Australia Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables
TRT Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: Jul 24 2018 3:24PM
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