“Attention! A Door Could Open.”—Introducing Awareness Messages for Cyclists to Safely Evade Potential Hazards

Numerous statistics show that cyclists are often involved in road traffic accidents, often with serious outcomes. One potential hazard of cycling, especially in cities, is “dooring”—passing parked vehicles that still have occupants inside. These occupants could open the vehicle door unexpectedly in the cyclist’s path—requiring a quick evasive response by the cyclist to avoid a collision. Dooring can be very poorly anticipated; as a possible solution, we propose in this work a system that notifies the cyclist of opening doors based on a networked intelligent transportation infrastructure. In a user study with a bicycle simulator (N = 24), we examined the effects of three user interface designs compared to a baseline (no notifications) on cycling behavior (speed and lateral position), perceived safety, and ease of use. Awareness messages (either visual message, visual message + auditory icon, or visual + voice message) were displayed on a smart bicycle helmet at different times before passing a parked, still-occupied vehicle. Our participants found the notifications of potential hazards very easy to understand and appealing and felt that the alerts could help them navigate traffic more safely. Those concepts that (additionally) used auditory icons or voice messages were preferred. In addition, the lateral distance increased significantly when a potentially opening door was indicated. In these situations, cyclists were able to safely pass the parked vehicle without braking. In summary, we are convinced that notification systems, such as the one presented here, are an important component for increasing road safety, especially for vulnerable road users.

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EXPERT APPROACH WHEN RESEARCHING CAUSES OF TRAMWAYS COMING-OFF FROM RAIL TRACKS (TURNOUTS)

Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics ◽

10.32353/khrife.2017.39 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. 313-318

Author(s):

P N. Khorobryh ◽

A. О. Kazarov ◽

V. O. Labintsev

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic Accident ◽

Traffic Accident ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Point Of View ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Technical Point ◽

Automatic Mode ◽

The Moment ◽

The One

During investigation of road-traffic accidents with tramways participation, investigative bodies are interested in the causes which, from the technical point of view, could lead to coming-off of a tram from rails. In the paper the case in which two drivers of separate tram cars took part, is considered. Circumstances of road traffic accident consist in the following. During transit of the first tram through automated turnout in the moment when the first bogie of the first tram has already proceeded the switch, and the second has not yet, there was shift of a point rail, that is, there was a shift of rail for the movement in other direction. As a result of it the first bogie of the first tram has continued movement in the same direction, and the second bogi has started to move in another direction. In other words there has occurred turnout incut. In order to check operation of a turnout, various modes of its operation were simulated. Also experimental transits of tram cars were carried out. The obtained data has allowed to draw up a conclusion that the cause of the first tram coming-off from rails was a technical malfunction switch and coincidence of certain circumstances. That is, on the one hand, automatic moving ofpoint switch occurred only for tram movement to the left. On the other hand, the reason of the first tram descent from a railway was that the driver of the second tram has passed entrance harp during the moment when the first tram still was in a pass stage of switch. In article the algorithm of the specialist actions in a similar situation during carrying out of investigatory experiment is resulted and the list of questions solved at carrying out of switch researches, which works in an automatic mode at the moment of traffic accident occurrence is stated.

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Road Traffic Accidents in India

International Journal of Advanced and Integrated Medical Sciences ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10020 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 57-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

SM Sharma

Keyword(s):

Traffic Control ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Drunk Driving ◽

Working Hours ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Activity Loss ◽

The One

ABSTRACT Road traffic accidents (RTAs) result in tremendous loss of lives and prolonged morbidity besides causing sufferings to relatives and friends. Loss of lives and useful working hours inflict heavy damage to a nation's economic activity, loss of breadwinner to family, and deprivation of family bond of love and security. Increasing traffic accidents and subsequent trauma creates heavy burden on our scarce funds and already overburdened hospitals. Road traffic accidents are one of the major causes of death and illness which is preventable. There is tremendous rise in RTAs due to increase in vehicular volume on our roads, incredible speeding of the vehicles, poor driving skills, drunk driving, bad roads, poor traffic control, and lack of public awareness, rampant indiscipline, incompetent authorities and lack of implementation of existing laws to tackle the menace of disrespect to law and rules. The solution to the problem lies in reducing the volume of traffic on roads by instituting efficient public transport system all over, like the one prevalent in advanced nations of the world, honest road engineering, universal education and training of all citizens in driving, creating awareness about road safety precautions, enforcing strict punishments upon offenders indulging in drunk driving and crossing the speed limits, and regulating control of traffic on highways and accident-prone areas. How to cite this article Sharma SM. Road Traffic Accidents in India. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):57-64.

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Chemical Toxicology for the Coroner

Human Toxicology ◽

10.1177/096032718900800508 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 375-379

Author(s):

W.P. Tormey ◽

H. Crosse ◽

A. Pierce

Keyword(s):

Positive Result ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Beaumont Hospital ◽

Road Accident ◽

Positive Finding ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Chemical Toxicology ◽

One Year ◽

The One

Toxicology results from all 302 coroners' cases referred to the supraregional unit at Beaumont Hospital over the one year period December 1987 to November 1988 are detailed. Clinical details were provided in 69.5% and formed the basis for the formation of four groups; road traffic accidents, suicides, possible suicides and possible carbon monoxide poisonings. All tests reported were instigated by the referring pathologist on behalf of the coroner. Alcohol was measured in all except 11 patients and a positive result was found in 44%. Drug screens were performed in 68.5% of cases with a positive finding in 30%. At least one positive result was found in 61.9% of the total. In the 60.4% of 53 road accident victims where alcohol was found, the median value was 117 mg/dl. COHb was measured in 23 cases and the median saturation was 45%. There were 12 suicides and agents found included paraquat, CO, cyanide, pancuronium bromide, and amitriptyline. Alcohol levels greater than 120 mg/dl were present in seven. In the 22 cases of suspected suicide, 77.3% were positive for drugs and more than one substance was found in 45.4%.

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American and Saudi Arabian college students: A comparison of road traffic accidents

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e574192012-010 ◽

1984 ◽

Author(s):

Parviz A. Koushki

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Saudi Arabian ◽

Road Traffic Accidents

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TO THE STABILITY OF TANK VEHICLES IN THE BRAKE MODE

Avtoshliakhovyk Ukrayiny ◽

10.33868/0365-8392-2019-1-257-27-32 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 27-32

Author(s):

Denys Popelysh ◽

Yurii Seluk ◽

Sergyi Tomchuk

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Model ◽

Control Systems ◽

Distribution Systems ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Center Of Mass ◽

Dynamic Processes ◽

Course Stability ◽

The Stability ◽

Tank Vehicles

This article discusses the question of the possibility of improving the roll stability of partially filled tank vehicles while braking. We consider the dangers associated with partially filled tank vehicles. We give examples of the severe consequences of road traffic accidents that have occurred with tank vehicles carrying dangerous goods. We conducted an analysis of the dynamic processes of fluid flow in the tank and their influence on the basic parameters of the stability of vehicle. When transporting a partially filled tank due to the comparability of the mass of the empty tank with the mass of the fluid being transported, the dynamic qualities of the vehicle change so that they differ significantly from the dynamic characteristics of other vehicles. Due to large displacements of the center of mass of cargo in the tank there are additional loads that act vehicle and significantly reduce the course stability and the drivability. We consider the dynamics of liquid sloshing in moving containers, and give examples of building a mechanical model of an oscillating fluid in a tank and a mathematical model of a vehicle with a tank. We also considered the method of improving the vehicle’s stability, which is based on the prediction of the moment of action and the nature of the dynamic processes of liquid cargo and the implementation of preventive actions by executive mechanisms. Modern automated control systems (anti-lock brake system, anti-slip control systems, stabilization systems, braking forces distribution systems, floor level systems, etc.) use a certain list of elements for collecting necessary parameters and actuators for their work. This gives the ability to influence the course stability properties without interfering with the design of the vehicle only by making changes to the software of these systems. Keywords: tank vehicle, roll stability, mathematical model, vehicle control systems.

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ADHD is a Risk Factor of Road Crashes: A Purposive Study of Finding Relation between ADHD and Road Traffic Accident in Bangladesh

International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review ◽

10.15520/ijcrr/2018/9/08/563 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (08) ◽

pp. 20531-20536

Author(s):

Nusrat Shamima Nur ◽

M. S. l. Mullick ◽

Ahmed Hossain

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Road Traffic Accident ◽

Traffic Accident ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Fatality Rate ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Crashes ◽

Road Crash ◽

Day By Day

Background: In Bangladesh fatality rate due to road traffic accidents is rising sharply day by day. At least 2297 people were killed and 5480 were injured in road traffic accidents within 1st six months of 2017.Whereas in the previous year at 2016 at least 1941 people were killed and 4794 were injured within the 1st six months. No survey has been reported in Bangladesh yet correlating ADHD as a reason of impulsive driving which ends up in a road crash.

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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Road Traffic Accidents Among Adolescents (13-18years) in Selected Schools of Baramulla Kashmir

The International Annals of Medicine ◽

10.24087/iam.2017.1.6.176 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Dilshada Rashid ◽

Aisha Akhter

Keyword(s):

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Teaching Programme ◽

Structured Teaching

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Positive Aspects of COVID 19 Pandemic: A Blessing in Disguis

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.2371 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 187-191

Author(s):

Anjankar Ashish P ◽

Anjankar Vaibhav P ◽

Anjankar Anil J ◽

Kanyal Lata

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Heart Attack ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Community Action ◽

Crime Rates ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Positive Side ◽

The World

COVID 19 is undeniably one of the deadliest diseases that humanity has ever seen. It continues to affect the lives and livelihood of people appallingly across the world. Maximum discussions focus towards the apprehension of catching the infection, dwelling in homes, overpopulated nursing homes and shut down of all kinds. But, here let’s discuss the positive side of COVID 19 pandemic.As COVID 19 has spread its influence all over the world, affected countries have either announced lockdown or have implemented severe restrictions in their respective countries. Because of this, everyone dwells in their homes. Thus, exercising social distancing and functioning from home. All of the above is directed at restricting the transmission of coronavirus and expectantly ostracising the fatality from COVID 19. These transformations have also brought about some unanticipated emanations; some good things have come out of the pandemic as well. Positive effects of COVID 19 are seen on reduced road traffic, and road traffic accidents lowered levels of air pollution which has to lead to lowered heart attack rates and rejuvenating environment. Crime rates have fallen, and expenses are reduced in most places. Community action, communication amongst families, behaviour, sanitation, hygiene, online and distance education has positively impacted by COVID 19 pandemic. COVID 19 despite a bane for humans, can be thought of a boon for living beings. The habitats and elements have been purified with the stringent use of petrochemical products. To breathe fresh air and to consume purified water is a boon by itself. Now, it is time for humans to lead a caring life to every bounty bestowed on them by Nature. This thoughtful and considerate life will give hope for a healthy, stress-free life.

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