A Light in the Dark

This article describes how road marking manufacturers, authorities and contractors are always eager to use innovative products in order to assist drivers and pedestrians. Such products, whether it be markings, special studs or lane control devices offer safe guidance at work zones, zebra crossings, tunnels and in all conditions, including fog and, most importantly, in the dark when it is raining. It is easy to navigate traffic flow during the day, but at night-time the situation is different. At night-time the performance of a driver’s eye decreases to 5% of the day-time performance. That is to say many objects relevant for navigation cannot be perceived in darkness. Good visibility of road markings is essential. Therefore, it is recommended that the quality of road marking be checked at regular intervals.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/25073860
• Authors:
  • Smith, Patrick
• Publication Date: 2010

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 25-28
• Serial:
  • World Highways/Routes du Monde
  • Publisher: Route One Publishing Limited
  • ISSN: 0964-4598
  • Serial URL: http://www.worldhighways.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crosswalks; Highway safety; Night visibility; Reflectorized road markings; Road markings; Traffic flow; Work zone safety; Work zone traffic control
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01350417
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 25 2011 7:03AM