Automotive Technology, Information Needs of Highway Users, and Promotion of Safety Belt Usage

摘要

Contents: Transportation R&D technology--the diagnostic motor vehicle information concept; Evaluation of magnitude of unnecessary automobile repairs; Electric vehicle technology update; Analysis of the effectiveness of bumper standard FMVSS 215; Present status of inertia-collection system; Transverse air-cushion restraints for commuter vans and small buses; Positive-guidance demonstration project at a railroad-highway grade crossing; Effectiveness of changeable message signing at freeway construction site lane closures; Reading time and accuracy of response to simulated urban freeway guide signs; Use of computerized roadway-information system in safety analyses; Four appoaches to instruction in occupant-restraint use; Contributory negligence in promotion of safety belt use; Impact of legislation and public information and education on child passenger safety; and Automobile-restraint controversy--analysis and recommendations.