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Mortality from road crashes in 193 countries: a comparison with other leading causes of death
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2014-01)
This study compared, for each country of the world, the fatalities per population from road crashes with fatalities per population from three leading causes of death (malignant neoplasm, ischaemic heart disease, and ...
Simultaneous masking of front turn signals by headlamps and other front lamps
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2000)
Previous studies have shown that the visibility of a front turn signal is decreased if a headlamp is located near the turn signal. Consequently, both the U.S. and ECE regulations require the turn signals to be more intense ...
The locations of signaling and lighting equipment on passenger vehicles sold in the U.S.
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2002)
This report presents detailed data regarding the locations of signaling and lighting equipment for the 15 best-selling cars and 15 best-selling light trucks, constituting approximately 48% of model year 2002 vehicles in ...
Effects of dedicated stop-lamps on nighttime rear-end collisions
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2006-05)
This study was designed to evaluate whether dedicated stop lamps, in comparison to stop lamps that are functionally combined with tail or turn signals, provide additional
safety benefits at night. The analysis compared ...
Societal Costs of Traffic Crashes and Crime in Michigan: 2017 Update
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2017-01)
Michigan-specific monetary and nonmonetary quality-of-life costs for victims of index crimes (murder, rape,
robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft) and traffic crashes were estimated
by ...
Evaluation of 2006 Maine crash data reported to MCMIS crash file
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2008-06)
This report is part of a series evaluating the data reported to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) Crash File undertaken by the Center for National Truck and Bus Statistics at the University of Michigan ...
Development and Validation of a Toddler Manikin for Assessing Belt Fit in Aviation Seat
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2017-12)
No standardized procedure or tool currently exists for measuring belt fit for children in aviation seats. A belt fit test manikin representing a typical two-year-old child in the U.S. was developed to address the smallest ...
Vibration transmission from road surface features: vehicle measurement and detection
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2007-01)
This report documents the results of extensive vehicle-based measurements on a Nissan Infiniti Q56 Sports Utility Vehicle, for the purpose of vibration source characterization. A sophisticated sensor and data acquisition ...
Effects of Recline on Passenger Posture and Belt Fit
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2018-09)
Highly reclined postures may be common among passengers in future automated vehicles. Detailed data on posture and seat belt fit in such postures is needed to design appropriate seats and restraints but is not currently ...
The roles of retroreflective arm treatments and arm motion in nighttime pedestrian conspicuity
(University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute, 2004)
A naturalistic, nighttime field study was conducted to assess the effects of retroreflective arm treatments, pedestrian arm motion, scene complexity, and pedestrian orientation on detection distances for older drivers. ...