The role of risk analysis in the evaluation of fitness to drive
This report reviews the role of risk analysis in the evaluation of fitness to drive. It also provides guidance on the studies that are required to gather the information on which a risk-based assessment can be based. The two stages in the application of risk analysis to the decision-making process are discussed. The first is concerned with the assessment or estimation of risk, the second with the management of risk and the definition of the level of risk that can be tolerated. Changes in the medical criteria for fitness to drive are considered with reference both to the risks associated with a single individual or group of individuals and to the overall accident rate. Examples are provided from epilepsy and hypoglycaemia.
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Corporate Authors:
Great Britain. Department for Transport
London, -
Authors:
- Spencer, M B
- Publication Date: 2003-12
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 27p
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Serial:
- Issue Number: 40
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Crash rates; Decision making; Diseases and medical conditions; Highway safety; Impaired drivers; Medical examinations and tests; Risk analysis; Risk management
- Uncontrolled Terms: Road safety (human factors)
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- ATRI Terms: Crash rate; Decision process; Fitness to drive; Illness; Medical examination; Risk analysis; Risk management; Road safety
- Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01388740
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- Files: ATRI
- Created Date: Aug 23 2012 1:15AM