COLOUR-BLIND DRIVERS' PERCEPTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS

There is a dangerous and widespread assumption that colour-blind drivers drive as safely as drivers with normal vision. Colour-blind drivers have difficulties recognizing traffic and vehicle signals. However, simple and practical solutions such as changes to the design, colour and shape of signals will aid these drivers.

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    Canadian Medical Association

    1867 Alta Vista Drive, P.O. Box 8650
    Ottawa, Ontario  Canada  K1G 0G8
  • Authors:
    • Whillans, M G
  • Publication Date: 1983-5-15

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  • Accession Number: 00392227
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 320
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM