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BL
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948604
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b702974
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| Title & Author
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The handbook of road safety measures /\ by Rune Elvik [and others].
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Bingley, UK :: Emerald,, ©2009.
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (xi, 1124 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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1613449410
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: 1848552505
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: 1848552513
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: 6612735791
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: 9781613449417
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: 9781848552500
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: 9781848552517
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: 9786612735790
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1848552505
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9781848552500
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Front cover; The Handbook of Road Safety Measures: Second edition; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Part I: Introduction; 1. Background and Guide to Readers; 2. Literature Survey and Meta-Analysis; 3. Factors Contributing to Road Accidents; 4. Basic Concepts of Road Safety Research; 5. Assessing the Quality of Evaluation Studies; 6. The Contribution of Research to Road Safety Policy-Making; PART II: Road Safety Measures; 1. Road Design and Road Equipment; 2. Road Maintenance; 3. Traffic Control; 4. Vehicle design and protective devices; 5. Vehicle and Garage Inspection.
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| Abstract
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The second edition of the "Handbook of Road Safety Measures" (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. It covers all areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments. With many original chapters revised and several new ones added, extra topics covered in this edition include: post-accident care; DUI legislation and enforcement; environmental zones; and speed cameras.
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Highway engineering.
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Roads-- Safety measures.
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Traffic safety.
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Highway engineering.
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Road transport industries.
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Roads-- Safety measures.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Civil-- Highway Traffic.
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Traffic safety.
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| Dewey Classification
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625.7028/9
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| LC Classification
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TE145.H36 2009eb
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TE228.H363 2009eb
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| Added Entry
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Elvik, Rune.
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