POSSIBILITIES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

This paper examines the opportunities presented by a number of vehicle design features for reducing road accidents. Evidence from around the world on the efficiency of devices to contribute to accident reduction is reviewed and recommendations made. It is suggested that daytime running lights could contribute to a reduction in daytime accidents of between 8 and 29%. High mounted brake lights caused a 17% reduction in accidents in the US and a similar trial is recommended in Europe. Anti-lock braking systems offer a reduction potential of between 7 and 17%. The introduction of an upper speed limit is discussed. Projects concerned with warning drivers, controlling driving or modifying vehicle response being carried out as part of PROMETHEUS and DRIVE are outlined. For the covering abstract see IRRD 869188.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • BREEN, J
  • CONDON, R
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEMINAR THE FUTURE FOR WORLDWIDE VEHICLE REGULATIONS, HELD 14-15 SEPTEMBER 1994 AT THE INSTITITION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, LONDON
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 16 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Antilock brake systems; Brake lamps; Design; Legislation; Prevention; Safety; Side lighting; Speed limits; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 1661: Accident prevention; 1461: Anti locking device; 1351: Brake light; 9011: Design (overall design); 1556: Legislation; 1331: Side light; 624: Speed limit; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Design; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00681041
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 20 1995 12:00AM