Title: HEAVY TRUCK SAFETY IN A CHANGING HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT
Abstract: Heavy trucks are overrepresented in fatal crashes even when mileage is considered. Current programs for driver licensing and monitoring and for vehicle maintenance are totally inadequate. Our vehicle fleet is changing rapidly, with downsized passenger cars and larger trucks accounting for increasing proportions of the total fleet mileage. Occupants of smaller cars are more vulnerable to injury and are at a disadvantage in sharing the road with large trucks. Passing sight distances are a particular problem. The roadway facility also poses difficulties. Roadside appurtenances and deteriorating road surfaces are creating new problems for both cars and trucks. The vehicle is more amenable to change than are highways or drivers. The mechanical engineer is perhaps in the best position to resolve the safety problems of both heavy trucks and downsized cars.
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Access and Citation
AI Researcher Chatbot
Get quick answers to your questions about the article from our AI researcher chatbot