The Relative Contribution of Systems Failures and Extreme Behaviour in South Australian Crashes
- Published: CASR Report 092, Centre for Automotive Safety Research, 2011
- Authors: L Wundersitz, M Baldock
- Date Added: 04 Jul 2013
- Last Update: 04 Jul 2013
Objectives:
To examine the relative contributions of systems failure and extreme behaviour on South Australia roads.
Methodology:
Analysis of fatal and non-fatal injury crashes.
Key Findings
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Fatal crashes are more likely to involve extreme (illegal) behaviours.
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Injury crashes are more likely to be prevented through environmental/design/enforcement factors.
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