Analysis of Truck Drivers' Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones

Analysis of Truck Drivers' Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones
Author: R. F. Benekohal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1995
Genre: Roads
ISBN:

This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, and assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the location of accidents and bad driving situations based on the experiences and perceptions of truck drivers. A statewide survey of semi-truck drivers was conducted in 6 locations in Illinois. The questionnaire contained 43 questions about truck drivers and travel characteristics, drivers' assessment of work zone features and traffic control devices, their accident and bad driving situation experiences, and their suggestions for improving traffic flow and safety in the work zones. About 930 truck drivers participated in the survey, and the responses from 834 of them were found suitable for further data analysis. The frequency of the responses to each question were analyzed. Also correlation analyses were conducted to identify the relationships among the surveyed questions. Different statistical tests were used for data analysis. Volume II of the final report, contains a detailed report of the study, including all of the information that is included in Volume I, which contains the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Analysis of Truck Drivers' Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones: Summary of findings

Analysis of Truck Drivers' Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones: Summary of findings
Author: R. F. Benekohal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1995
Genre: Roads
ISBN:

This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, and assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the location of accidents and bad driving situations based on the experiences and perceptions of truck drivers. A statewide survey of semi-truck drivers was conducted in 6 locations in Illinois. The questionnaire contained 43 questions about truck drivers and travel characteristics, drivers' assessment of work zone features and traffic control devices, their accident and bad driving situation experiences, and their suggestions for improving traffic flow and safety in the work zones. About 930 truck drivers participated in the survey, and the responses from 834 of them were found suitable for further data analysis. The frequency of the responses to each question were analyzed. Also correlation analyses were conducted to identify the relationships among the surveyed questions. Different statistical tests were used for data analysis. Volume II of the final report, contains a detailed report of the study, including all of the information that is included in Volume I, which contains the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Safety Study

Safety Study
Author: United States. National Transportation Safety Board
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1992
Genre: Roads
ISBN:

Roads and the Environment

Roads and the Environment
Author: Christopher J. Hoban
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Content Description #Includes bibliographical references and index.

Motorists' Perception of Work Zone Safety

Motorists' Perception of Work Zone Safety
Author: Martin Richard Kane
Publisher:
Total Pages: 70
Release: 1999
Genre: Automobile drivers
ISBN:

Highway work zones create potential hazards because motorists are confronted with unexpected and often confusing situations. The objective of this research study was to examine motorists' perceptions, opinions, expectations and other psychological factors, which influence their driving activity in highway work zones. The study was carried out in two parts: an opinion survey and focus groups. A two-page questionnaire was distributed to 2,246 automobile and truck drivers.