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1. 1. The Effect of Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) on Road Fatality Reduction in Sweden

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   Author : Jonathan Jonsson; [2019-07-03T13:43:04Z 2019-07-03T13:43:04Z 2015]
   Keywords : Transport; Hållbar utveckling; Annan teknik; Transport; Sustainable Development; Other Engineering and Technologies;

   Abstract : Road traffic accidents account for approximately 1.3 million fatalities each year and are the eighth most common cause of death globally and the leading cause of death for people between the age of 15 and 29. The outcome of a collision is affected by actions taken before, during, and after the collision. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluating driver distraction countermeasures

   University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Rikard Karlsson; [2004]
   Keywords : Interdisciplinary studies; Driving Behavior; Accident Prevention; Attention; Distraction; Simulators; Eye Movements; TVÄRVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Statistics showing that in-vehicle driver distraction is a major contributing cause in road accidents is presented. Driver distraction is defined building on the driving theory by Gibson and Crooks. The idea to use driver distraction countermeasures as a way of mitigating the effects of the driver distraction problem is then introduced. READ MORE