The handbook of road safety measures
The handbook of road safety measures [electronic resource] /
edited by Rune Elvik ... [et al.]. .
- 2nd ed.
- Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2009.
- 1 online resource (1124 p.) : ill.
Includes index.
Background and guide to readers -- Literature survey and meta-analysis -- Factors contributing to road accidents -- Basic concepts of road safety research -- Assessing the quality of evaluation studies -- The contribution of research to road safety policy-making -- Road design and road equipment -- Road maintenance -- Traffic control -- Vehicle design and protective devices -- Vehicle and garage inspection -- Driver training and regulation of professional drivers -- Public education and information -- Police enforcement and sanctions -- Post-accident care -- General-purpose policy instruments.
The second edition of the "Handbook of road safety measures" (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. It covers all areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments. With many original chapters revised and several new ones added, extra topics covered in this edition include: post-accident care; DUI legislation and enforcement; environmental zones; and speed cameras.
9781848552517 (electronic bk.) 9781786359568 (ePUB)
Transportation--Automotive--General.
Road transport industries.
Highway engineering.
Roads--Safety measures.
Roads--Design and construction.
Traffic safety.
TE228 / .H36 2009
625.794
625.7
Includes index.
Background and guide to readers -- Literature survey and meta-analysis -- Factors contributing to road accidents -- Basic concepts of road safety research -- Assessing the quality of evaluation studies -- The contribution of research to road safety policy-making -- Road design and road equipment -- Road maintenance -- Traffic control -- Vehicle design and protective devices -- Vehicle and garage inspection -- Driver training and regulation of professional drivers -- Public education and information -- Police enforcement and sanctions -- Post-accident care -- General-purpose policy instruments.
The second edition of the "Handbook of road safety measures" (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. It covers all areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments. With many original chapters revised and several new ones added, extra topics covered in this edition include: post-accident care; DUI legislation and enforcement; environmental zones; and speed cameras.
9781848552517 (electronic bk.) 9781786359568 (ePUB)
Transportation--Automotive--General.
Road transport industries.
Highway engineering.
Roads--Safety measures.
Roads--Design and construction.
Traffic safety.
TE228 / .H36 2009
625.794
625.7