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Title: STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH THE PERSISTENT DRINKING DRIVER. APPENDIX C: WORKSHOP BACKGROUND PAPERS. C10. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE USE OF IN-VEHICLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING
Accession Number: 00676516
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: There are alternatives to seizure or impoundment which allow a convicted drunk driver to drive, but which prevent impaired vehicle operation. These systems are installed in the individual's vehicle; and, depending on the device, determine the presence of alcohol in the driver or measure the operator's "fitness for duty". The basic idea behind these devices is that the driver must pass a test before each drive. There are two issues which must be decided to determine what type of system will be installed -- or, in a broader context, what type of system will be recommended for large scale implementation. The first issue is concerned with the type of test to be administered. There are two methodologies currently available. The first uses a sensitive breath testing device to determine the presence of alcohol on the driver's breath; the second uses a psychomotor test to determine the operator's performance level, and determines if an individualized performance criteria has been met. The second issue deals with what happens to the vehicle if the test is not passed. Again, there are two possibilities: the first method prevents the car from starting unless the test is passed; the second activates some form of alarm system which will alert other drivers on the road if the vehicle is driven. The purpose of this paper is to give a historical perspective of the use of in-vehicle devices to prevent drunk driving trips, and to discuss the research which has been conducted using these devices.
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Report/Paper Numbers: HS-041 995
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Stein, A CPagination: p. 56-59
Publication Date: 1995-2
Serial: Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Figures
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TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; History; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Apr 7 1995 12:00AM
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