TRAFFIC SAFETY OF HEAVY VEHICLES, (ACCIDENT ANALYSIS, ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION) 2001-06-0244
This paper provides an overview of safety situations of commercial vehicles on the basis of databank concerning more than 4500 accidents. Different safety points of view are analysed and evaluated. A special accident reconstruction program (CARAT) is interpreted which is able to solve the traffic and accident questions in practical approach. It summarises conclusions and proposals on road safety of heavy vehicles in Europe.
Author(s):
KÖFALVI Gyula, VINCZE-PAP Sándor
Affiliated:
IbB Hungary, AUTÓKUT
Pages: 7
Event:
International Technical Conference on Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
Related Topics:
Commercial vehicles
Accident reconstruction
Technical review
Roads and highways
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