Global Status Report on Road Safety

Global Status Report on Road Safety
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2009
Genre: Crash injuries
ISBN:
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Approximately 1.3 million people die each year on the world's roads, and between 20 and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. The Global status report on road safety is the first broad assessment of the road safety situation in 178 countries, using data drawn from a standardized survey. The results show that road traffic injuries remain an important public health problem, particularly for low-income and middle-income countries. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists make up almost half of those killed on the roads, highlighting the need for these road users to be given more attention in road safety programmes. The results suggest that in many countries road safety laws need to be made more comprehensive while enforcement should be strengthened. The Global status report on road safety results clearly show that significantly more action is needed to make the world's roads safer. [Ed.]

Improving the Continued Airworthiness of Civil Aircraft

Improving the Continued Airworthiness of Civil Aircraft
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 87
Release: 1998-09-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309173744
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As part of the national effort to improve aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chartered the National Research Council to examine and recommend improvements in the aircraft certification process currently used by the FAA, manufacturers, and operators.

Protect & Defend

Protect & Defend
Author: Yael Lazar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780985364311
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STOP AND THINK! Do you know what legal steps you need to take to safeguard... Your family? Your business? Your money? Maybe you were caught in a car accident where you're not sure of your rights, or you're looking for a lifetime of legal protection for your company, your family or your wealth. Whatever the case, you need to know what it takes to protect your rights and defend you and your loved ones from unforeseen legal threats. Protect and Defend is the book that delivers that vital information by gathering together America's leading attorneys to bring you practical advice based on their years of top-level experience. In each chapter, you'll get exclusive access to their expertise, as they tackle some of today's most crucial legal issues-issues that affect us all every day. The law can be your best friend-or your worst enemy. And you absolutely need to know how to put it on your side whether you're facing an immediate emergency or looking for long-term solutions. Protect and Defend brings you proven strategies to help you do just that-before it's too late.

Driver Distraction

Driver Distraction
Author: Michael A. Regan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2008-10-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420007491
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Certain activities and events both inside and outside a vehicle can distract drivers and lead to degraded performance. New technologies- such as entertainment, communication, and driver assistance systems- play a significant role in distraction. This unique volume defines driver distraction, discusses various causes, and explains how to measure acceptable and unacceptable levels of distraction. Several chapters address measurement techniques based on performance and epidemiological studies. Most importantly, the text explores ways to mitigate driver distraction as well as countermeasures including vehicle design and effective legislation.