Publisher's Synopsis
The guide is a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in selecting effective, evidence-based countermeasures for traffic safety problem areas.
These areas include:
- Alcohol- and Drug-Impaired Driving;
- Seat Belts and Child Restraints;
- Speeding and Speed Management;
- Distracted Driving;
- Motorcycle Safety;
- Young Drivers;
- Older Drivers;
- Pedestrian Safety;
- Bicycle Safety; and
- Drowsy Driving.
The guide:
- describes major strategies and countermeasures that are relevant to SHSOs;
- summarizes strategy/countermeasure use, effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and
- provides references to the most important research summaries and individual studies.
