Human Factors in Traffic Safety, Second Edition PDF eBook

Author: Robert E. Dewar, Paul L. Olson ISBN 10: 1-933264-24-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-933264-24-0 Copyright Date Ed: May 2, 2007 Pages: 552 pages PDF eBook There are more than 175 million licensed drivers in the United States. Combined with the many pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users, this creates an interesting mix of elements with very different characteristics. Moving these elements efficiently and safely to their destinations presents a major challenge, particularly in densely populated areas. This book will provide guidance in how to identify these elements in your collision investigations. The authors introduce you to the ways in which designers of vehicles and roadways historically often did not take into account the full range of road user characteristics. The book discusses the substantial improvements in design principles and standards achieved over the years due to the concerted effort by concerned individuals interested in roadway and vehicle design