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Title:

CONTRIBUTION OF HUMAN FACTORS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY

Accession Number:

00763316

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07386826

Abstract:

This article reviews human factors research efforts aimed at reducing driver error. Among the areas discussed are traffic sign design, stopping sight distance, and speed control. The conclusion drawn is that roads designed with the knowledge of why drivers make errors and where they are most likely to make them will be safer.

Report/Paper Numbers:

HS-042 792

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Smiley, A

Pagination:

p. 11,13-14

Publication Date:

1999-3

Serial:

TR News

Issue Number: 201
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0738-6826

Features:

Photos (1) ; References (6)

Subject Areas:

Design; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor

Files:

HSL, TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

May 27 2000 12:00AM