scholarly journals The system of removing slush in passenger cars - a concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 217-220
Author(s):  
Michał Rubach ◽  
Konrad Waluś
Keyword(s):  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Dew Point ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Dew Point Temperature ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Vehicle Movement ◽  
Temperature Surface

The appearance of slush on the road is determined by the intensity of precipitation, ambient temperature, surface and dew point temperature, atmospheric pressure and road traffic. The condition of slush (mixture of snow, ice, sand and chemicals such as salt) significantly affects the scope of road safety and the acceleration achieved in the driving processes. The agglomeration of slush in the space between the wheel and the wheel arches increases the resistance of the vehicle movement and increases the load on the suspension system and the steering. Excess snow and ice increases the risk of damage to these systems and may affect the steering and stability of the vehicle. The process of "deposition" of slush is particularly noticeable in environmental conditions with high humidity, and ambient and surface temperatures are below zero degrees Celsius. The article presents the idea of a system for removing slush from wheelhouse liners.

scholarly journals Studies on the impact of the technical characteristics of local roads on road safety

2019 ◽  
Vol 262 ◽  
pp. 05006
Author(s):  
Stanisław Gaca ◽  
Mariusz Kieć
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Accident Prediction ◽  
The Road ◽  
Access Road ◽  
Local Roads ◽  
On The Road ◽  
The Impact

Local roads (district roads) constitute an important part of the road network in Poland, making up around 29.7 % (124,945 km) of all public roads. In 2017, 10,578 accidents, which is 35.7% of all accidents in Poland, took place on local roads. These roads are used primarily by regular users who are very familiar with the defects of these roads. This means that the effects of the low technical standard of local roads and the insufficient number of road traffic devices on the safety on the road can be partly compensated for by the fact that drivers adjust their behaviour to the conditions on the road. This hypothesis can be verified through developing dependency models of road safety measures of local roads’ and technical characteristics. The article presents the research carried out based on regression models of accident prediction. The models were developed with the use of the data on the road surroundings arrangement (built-up areas, access), road condition and the extent of signposting, including data on speed limits and overtaking as well as risk exposure variables. Due to the incomplete data on accidents and the small number of accidents, different approaches to the modelling of the number of road accidents were applied.

scholarly journals Analysis of selected activities raising safety road traffic on the example of the Voivodeship Training Centre for Drivers in Rzeszow

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Andrzej Pacana ◽  
Dominika Siwiec ◽  
Karolina Czerwińska
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Safety System ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
The Road ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
On The Road

The article analyzes statistical data from 2014-2017 obtained from the Voivodeship Training Centre for Drivers (WORD) in Rzeszow. Analyzed the data related to the road safety system. Analyzed among other things, the number of trainings for drivers violating road traffic regulations, the number of training courses and the number of training courses in professional development of examiners. The analysis showed a large number of organized trainings for drivers violating road traffic regulations, as well as a large number of organized workshops perfecting the professional qualifications of examiners. The analysis and conclusions flowing from it may be useful in other traing centre for drivers that want to introduce new courses and trainings on the road safety system, and thus contribute to improving road safety.

scholarly journals Computer Games as Learning Tool towards Children Road Safety Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Masnida Hussin ◽  
Nor Hanis Mohd Fouzi
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
The Road ◽  
Safety Awareness ◽  
On The Road

Road safety awareness is one of the many awareness programs that are often highlighted and discussed around the world. The road accident statistics are increased due to the lack of exposure and awareness among communities about traffic environments and rules. Children are one of the most vulnerable populations involved in traffic accidents. The children are unable to familiarize themselves with the surroundings, especially when crossing the road. This research attempts to improve road-safety awareness among children by using computer games as a learning tool. Specifically, it determines the progress of knowledge on the road rules and conditions after the children using the tool. The computer online game is suitable methods to use for teaching them on road safety due to interactive application always intimate the children. Besides the survey questions that related to road traffic rules, we also measures the attitude towards road safety in the participant (i.e., children and adult). Descriptive analysis in frequency, mean, and percentage are used to describe the respondent’s information. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) is used to analyze the findings. The overall findings show that all respondents have positive feedback on online games as a road safety tool. Interestingly, the significant output shows on the different knowledge about road safety when the children are analyzed for before and after they played the games. The future research is suggested to study the other group of participant as the respondent in this work is limited to the primary school children. It can be improved by involving the large sample size and wider location.                                                                                                                                           

scholarly journals Psychological factors of the transfer of control in an automated vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 419-424
Author(s):  
Ewa Odachowska ◽  
Monika Ucińska ◽  
Mikołaj Kruszewski ◽  
Kamila Gąsiorek
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Automated Vehicle ◽  
The Road ◽  
Hand Eye Coordination ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Research Experiment ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Transition Times

Abstract In accordance with the requirements of the NHTSA guidelines on Level 3 automation, the comfortable control transition times is about 40 seconds. The data obtained so far are consistent with the assumption that the situation is better when drivers receive a warning about critical events than when they have to take over control unexpectedly. How these variables are shaped in the presence of distractors and what influences psychological factors have on these aspects remains unknown. For this purpose, a research experiment was developed in which control was taken over when the driver was additionally forced to perform the indicated activity (e.g. by looking away from the road), or when road conditions made it impossible to focus on the road. Psychological (temperament) and psychomotor variables (reaction time, hand–eye coordination) were controlled. The study was conducted on active road traffic participant drivers (N=95). Not only the time of taking control was analyzed, but also the way that may have a significant impact on road safety. The results revealed a significant influence of distractors on the manner control is taken over. In the conditions without distractors, the subjects were more likely to take over control than to cause automatic braking.

scholarly journals Influence of the Load Distribution And Sizes on the Wheel Geometry in Passenger Cars

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. B1-B12
Author(s):  
Jarosław Gonera ◽  
Jerzy Napiórkowski ◽  
Kamil Ciborowski
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Rear Axle ◽  
Front Axle ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Load Size ◽  
System Designs

This paper discusses impact of changes in the load size and distribution in passenger cars on geometry of the suspension and steering systems. It was found to have a major impact on the road safety. The research was carried out with the four most popular suspension system designs used in modern passenger cars, i.e. multi-link suspension on both front and rear axles, only on the front axle, only on the rear axle and a simple suspension design for both front and rear axles. Eight load variants were used for the tests. Changes in the following wheel geometry parameters were identified: toe-in and camber angles of all the wheels and castors for the front wheels. The numerical relationships were determined between the load distribution and sizes and changes in suspension and steering systems in passenger cars. It was found that cars with multi-link suspension in both front and rear axles adapt best to changes in weight and load distribution.

scholarly journals Latent Medical Conditions of Drivers Involved in Road Traffic Collisions in Ghana: Implication from Autopsy Findings

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 2632010X2110438
Author(s):  
Paul Poku Sampene Ossei ◽  
Eric Agyeman-Duah ◽  
William Gilbert Ayibor ◽  
Nicholas Niako ◽  
Kwakye Foster Safo
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Statistical Correlation ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
National Road ◽  
Age And Sex

Background: Unlike some neighboring countries like Nigeria, few studies on actual causes, impact and the prevention of road traffic collisions have been carried out in Ghana. There is the need for further research and this study sought to link injuries that caused the death of drivers involved in vehicular collisions to the latent possible contributing diseases and medical conditions in these drivers and how these conditions predispose them to the collisions. Methods: This is a retrospective study that used the forensic autopsy records of driver fatalities and various injuries and medical conditions of drivers involved in road traffic collisions. Information on all drivers was retrieved from archives at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’ Pathology Unit. Demographics and cause of death were used in selecting the cases, including all driver-related road traffic collisions from 2009 to 2014. Results: A total of 1842 road traffic collisions were recorded with 127 of them being driver related. There were 31 cases (24.4%) in 2014; the highest cases recorded for this study, with the least recorded in 2009 with only 12 cases (9.4%). There were 121 (95.3%) male drivers and 6 female drivers (4.7%). Most of the male drivers were between the ages of 30 and 39 with 39 cases, while that of females was between 40 and 49 years with 6 cases. There was no significant statistical correlation between age and sex ( P = .124). No statistical correlation also existed between sex and year ( P = .331). Pathologies of all body systems were established. Cardiovascular diseases were the most prevalent systemic medical condition seen in the drivers with 44.1%. Conclusion: The study established that the drivers had various latent medical conditions and all these could lead to possible incapacitation, affecting driver judgment, leading to collisions on the road. The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) should request medical screening before issuing driver licenses.

scholarly journals Motorcycle System for Optimum Road Safety with Anti-theft Capability

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-432
Author(s):  
Carlo H. Godoy Jr Godoy Jr
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
High Increase ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
National Road ◽  
Possible Cause ◽  
Test Result

Due to road traffic accidents, 6941 Filipinos died in 2010, and thousands more were wounded or disabled. Head and neck injuries are the main cause of death, severe injury, and motorcycle users ' disabilities. Motorcycle users make up a large proportion of those on the road who were killed. The study’s main purpose is to develop an MCU Based Motorcycle System for Optimum Road Safety with Anti-theft Capability that will help motorcycle riders to be safe while travelling in national roads. The researchers will be using the prototyping methodology where in a prototype is built according to the initial requirements gathered from the motorists themselves. The expected result of the proposed methodology is the system will be utilizing the different function of each modules to ensure that the riders will be able to detect and avoid possible danger while on the road. As a result of different literature in relation to each module, the system is expected to provide a new leap to ensure the safety of all riders here in the Philippines. Future studies will ensure the development of the system, provide testing and improve the system’s functionality depending on the test result. Due to the high increase in the number of cars and motorcycle travelling on national road, the percentage of accidents also is getting higher. In line with that, the proposed system is expected to lessen the percentage of accident by avoiding the possible cause of it.

scholarly journals Road Use Pattern and Street Crossing Habits of Schoolchildren in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajnarayan R. Tiwari ◽  
Shruti Patel ◽  
Annie Soju ◽  
Prarthana Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Road ◽  
Street Crossing ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
On The Road

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) contribute significant DALYs in the global burden of diseases. Vulnerable groups particularly pedestrians and children are at an increased risk. Road use pattern, street crossing habits, and road safety awareness are important determinants of RTAs. The present study was carried out to assess the road use pattern and street crossing habits of schoolchildren. This cross-sectional study included 497 schoolchildren of 12–15 years. The interview technique was used as a tool for data collection on a predesigned questionnaire. A total of 40.4% of schoolchildren did not like to go to school alone and wanted somebody from the family to drop them to school. About one quarter of the students were afraid of traffic and expressed their inability to deal with traffic on the road. A total of 10.7% reported crossing the street in groups, and 1.4% reported running while crossing the street. Only 80.9% of students received some form of road safety training, and the parents and schools were the major source of information for such safety training. Age <14 years and a lower level of mother's education were found to be significant contributors for poor road crossing habit in univariate as well as multivariate analysis. The study suggests that the knowledge regarding safe road use and street crossing was lacking among study participants albeit in a small proportion only. Safety aspects can be partly strengthened by imparting practical knowledge about road use pattern, street crossing habits, and road safety procedures.

scholarly journals Road safety audit: a case study on NH-65

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.1) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tummala Bharat Kumar ◽  
Chukkapalli Jeswanth Chowdary
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Road Safety Audit ◽  
Major Highway

In India there is road network of 33 lakh kilometres of which nearly 65% of the cargo activity and 80% of traveller movement is on the road networks. National Highways constitute around 1.7% of the road network but carry about 40% of the aggregate road traffic. Number of vehicles has been increasing at a normal pace of 10.16% for every annum in the course of the most recent five years. Road safety audit is the formal methodology for getting accident potential and safety potential in the development of new road schemes and the schemes for the improvement and maintenance of the existing road facilities. Accident prevention and accident reduction are the two main strategies in the road safety. In this case study we analyse the NH-65 which is the major highway connecting VIJAYAWADA and HYDERABAD from the 270thKM to 247th KM. The highway carries considerable amount of traffic throughout the day and it has number of conflict points such as villages, industries. Detailed analysis of NH-65 will be carried out from the point of view of safety and geometric design aspects will be performed. This paper aims to identify deficiencies, improving design aspects, enhancing credibility of the roads.  

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