The purpose of this project is the design and testing of improved marking and lighting systems for large commercial vehicles. Results of Task I are presented covering: (1) U.S. Truck population characteristics, (2) Analysis of vehicle-into-truck accidents, (3) Analysis of driver capabilities, (4) Analysis of FMVSS 108, (5) Development of functional requirements for marking and signalling systems, and (6) Analysis of retroreflective materials. An extensive bibliography is included. Fleet operational experience with retroflective markings and the results of a pilot study of car and truck rear-light intensities are also reported. It is concluded that improved marking and signalling have a high probability of reducing vehicle-into-truck accidents.


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    Title :

    Improved Commercial Vehicle Conspicuity and Signalling Systems. Task I: Accident Analysis and Functional Requirements


    Contributors:
    W. J. Burger (author) / R. L. Smith (author) / K. Ziedman (author) / M. U. Mulholland (author) / M. C. Bardales (author)

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    320 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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