Abstract:In this paper, traffic safety will first be described by the three factors that mainly influence the outcome of an accident - the human being, the vehicle, and the traffic environment. Examples of cou...In this paper, traffic safety will first be described by the three factors that mainly influence the outcome of an accident - the human being, the vehicle, and the traffic environment. Examples of countermeasures for each of these areas are given. Volvo's safety philosophy is described. In-house working methods are examined. The work of Volvo's Traffic Accident Commission is studied and examples of the output are given. New innovations, such as the 'black box' crash recorder, are presented. A unique method for predicting the actual safety level of a new car, long before it is even on the road, is briefly described. A combination of crash tests, computer simulations, and the data from real-world accidents provides the necessary input to make this prognosis. Finally, various safety rating methods are briefly reviewed. The three basic categories, ratings based on accident data, crash test data, and expert assessments are described. Pros and cons using these methods are discussed. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 493717.Read More
Publication Year: 1996
Publication Date: 1996-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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