Table of Contents

Background and Guide to Readers. Literature Survey and Meta-Analysis.  Factors Contributing to Road Accidents.  Basic Concepts of Road Safety Research.  Assessing the Quality of Evaluation Studies.  The Contribution of Research to Road Safety Policy-Making.  Road Design and Road Equipment.  Road Maintenance.  Traffic Control.  Vehicle design and protective devices.  Vehicle and Garage Inspection.  Driver Training and Regulation of Professional Drivers.  Public Education and Information.  Police Enforcement and Sanctions.  Post-Accident Care.  General-Purpose Policy Instruments.  Prelims.  Definitions of Technical Terms.

Reviews

"In summary, an important, timely and useful book that should benefit researchers and practitioners alike" Will Murray, Research Director, Interactive Driving Systems[registered] in a book review in Logistics and Transport Focus. "This handbook offers an enormous amount of information for the interested reader. Furthermore, the reputation of the authors and their approach in this book ensures that this book is a valuable addition to worldwide road safety research. As far as I know, this book has no competitor..." Fred Wegman, Managing Director of SWOV, in a book review published in the European Journal of Transport Infrastructure Research."