DRIVING AND VISION. THE EUROPEAN VIEW

It is noted that 90% of all driving decisions are based on visual input, and the better the driver's vision, the quicker his reaction time to driving situations. This is more important in the fall and winter months. Safety measures to prevent driving mishaps include routine eye examinations that can alert the driver early to changes in vision. Good quality sunglasses are important. All windows including the front windshield must be clear of snow and ice during winter. In order to improve one's visibility for other drivers, taillights and other vehicle lights should be in good order, and motorcyclists should wear bright colred clothing.

• Corporate Authors:

  US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

  Norton AFB, CA  United States  92409
• Authors:
  • Finley, T
• Publication Date: 1986-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-16
• Serial:
  • Driver
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drivers; Motorcyclists; Protective clothing; Vehicle lighting; Visibility; Vision; Winter
• Old TRIS Terms: Driver vision
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495926
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 949
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM