| Document ID (ISN) | 66365 |
| CIS number |
96-1047 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0001-4575 - Accident Analysis and Prevention |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Theeuwes J., Riemersma J. |
| Title |
Daytime running lights as a vehicle collision countermeasure: The Swedish evidence reconsidered |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1995, Vol.27, No.5, p.633-642. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
According to a 1981 study, the introduction of daytime running lights (DRL) in Sweden in 1977 resulted in a reduction of 11% of multiple accidents during daytime. The present study re-examines this evidence and shows that the reported 11% effect is spurious. The effect is mainly the result of the application of a model that shows selective effects of DRL through modelling of unexplained changes in the number of single accidents. It is concluded that the Swedish data fail to show a clear effect of DRL. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; warning lights; road vehicles; Sweden |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
time of accident; statistical evaluation; accident agencies; commuting accidents |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Netherlands |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
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