Driver re-education after stroke - case study

The article presents the characteristics of a case study - stroke survivors with unilateral neglect syndrome, mechanisms used in re-education training and elements of functional rehabilitation. The focus was on an important diagnostic problem in the field of occupational medicine and the return to driving for people after stroke. The aim of the research work undertaken was to justify the experimental description of the driver after a stroke and to confirm the possibility of returning to driving, including compulsory re-education. Literature analysis, review of legal acts, characteristics of adaptation devices and conclusions from the case study were also carried out.

Usefulness of the AUDIT tool in assessing alcohol consumption patterns of drivers who have lost their driving license

Alcohol consumption by drivers has a negative impact on the driving behaviour and the risk of an accident. The objective of the work the usefulness of the AUDIT tool in relation to alcohol consumption patterns of people who lost their driving license for drunk driving. The study used a 10-item AUDIT questionnaire, which included 196 people aged 19 to 71 years. The experimental group (Group 1) consisted of people who lost their driving license "after drinking", and the control group (Group 2) consisted of people who drive motor vehicles at work. It has been shown that the majority of people who had their authorization to drive a car revoked, faced difficulties in controlling their alcohol consumption. There were no statistically significant differences in the results of the AUDIT questionnaire, taking into account the group and gender criteria. The surveyed drivers most often revealed a low and moderate pattern of alcohol consumption. People who drink, in the problem model (risky) significantly more often lost their driving license than people in the control group.

Autonomous future of the road transport - AV-POLAND 2021 Conference

Transport is one of the most important components of the world around us. Effective and modern logistics allows to achieve economic growth. Means of transport influence the lifestyle of residents and the way in which urban space is designed and used today.

ANALYSIS OF THE SELECTED EVALUATION FACTORS IN PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT USING PIOTRKOW TRYBUNALSKI AS AN EXAMPLE

The aim of the article is to analyse the selected evaluation factors of the quality of transport services in the public passenger transport using Piotrów Trybunalski as an example. Based on the analysis of the literature on the subject, the examples of factors and criteria for evaluating public passenger transport are presented. Then, numerical data characterising the needs for passenger transport in Piotrków Trybunalski were analysed. Based on this, a questionnaire was developed consisting of 10 questions regarding the quality of transport services provided by MZK Piotrków Trybunalski, and then interviews were conducted. The conclusions from the research are included in the article.

AUTOMATED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - SAFETY, APPROVAL, SOCIAL BENEFITS AND FEARS OF INTRODUCING AUTOMATIC DRIVING SYSTEMS

The paper discusses the details of the work of automation systems for motor vehicles and their methods of testing. The requirements of the new UN Regulation No. 157 were presented as a tool for conducting the type-approval of automated vehicles in the field of the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS). The most important requirements and methods of testing ALKS systems for the vehicle type-approval are described. Evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages as well as the effects and social concerns of the implementation of such systems in relation to the road safety, has been carried out.

Analysis of factors influencing pedestrians’ safety in the road traffic

The article presents analysis of pedestrian safety in the national road traffic. Factors influencing the safety of pedestrians in the road traffic are discussed. In terms of the regulations governing the relations of drivers and pedestrians, we significantly differ from the countries of Western Europe or Scandinavia, where the level of road safety is much higher than in our country. The situation in this country has probably matured to change it, give it the proper rank and improve the unfavourable statistics of pedestrian safety in the road traffic.

Road Safety Education Centre (RSEC) – evaluation of pilot classes and opinions of selected groups of road users on the issues of road safety and traffic education

In the years 2016-2018, the Road Safety Education Centre (CEBR) was established at Motor Transport Institute as part of its statutory activity, addressed to various age groups and road users. The article presents the concept of CEBR, the results of the evaluation of educational pilot classes conducted at Centre and the opinions of 50+ drivers on selected issues of road safety, as well as the opinions of children and parents on road safety education.

The method of fundamental harmonic frequency determination

Analysis of vibroacoustic signals is one of the more frequently used mechanical devices diagnostic methods occurring among others in car diagnostics. Often, it happens that the most important element of the recorded course is the fundamental harmonic frequency of vibrations. Fundamental frequency indicates the main process related to the operation of the device and allows to follow its course. In the article the author's method of determining the fundamental frequency in the signal will be presented which is the subject of a patent application. Its theoretical basis and application examples were discussed comparing the accuracy of its use with the accuracy of other methods. The frequency range where the method finds application is shown. That is, where its accuracy turns out to be better than the accuracy of popular used methods to fundamental harmonic frequency determination.

Analysis of unit costs at the Polish international truck freight transport companies in 2019 - eastern markets

The article represents the next part of the periodical publications of the Department of Economic Research in the field of cost analysis of the Polish international freight transport companies. It summarises and makes comparative assessments of the average unit costs of these companies for the 2019 in relation to the results of the previous period. The survey involved carriers operating on the Eastern markets. The article presents the statistical characteristics of the entities surveyed, taking into account their size, determined based on the number of the fleet’s heavy goods vehicles operated. It also shows how, the average costs of one vehicle-kilometre (veh-km) of mileage for a truck above 12.0 Mg GVW, are shaped, according to the size of the companies and taking into account the destinations of transport. The generic costs structure of the companies examined, has also been analysed. Presented in the tabular and graphic form is the evolution of unit costs for both 2019 and the whole 2009-2019 period.

Method of evaluating transport tasks in the army with the use of mathematical modelling

The article analyzes military transport operating within the Armed Forces logistics system. The proprietary method of its evaluation was presented. The technical subsystem has been characterized with the specification of the requirements it is faced with. General criteria for the assessment of the technical subsystem were identified, distinguishing the equipment, personnel, technical material resources, training and experience of soldiers, as well as their combat readiness and flexibility. The essential part of the discussion is devoted to empirical evaluation. It was made through the analysis of completed transport tasks. The research conducted with respect to the mileages of motor vehicles allows to ascertain whether the system is sufficient to meet the current needs. The mathematical model proposed allows to estimate the development tendency, based on which it is possible to formulate improvement proposals.