Description:
The guide is a basic reference for selecting countermeasures to address behavioral traffic safety issues, including:
- Alcohol-Impaired and Drugged Driving.
- Seat Belts and Child Restraints.
- Aggressive Driving and Speeding.
- Distracted and Drowsy Driving.
- Motorcycle Safety.
- Young Drivers.
- Older Drivers.
- Pedestrians.
- Bicycles.
For each emphasis area, the guide describes potential strategies and countermeasures to address the underlying issue; summarizes strategy/countermeasure use, effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and individual studies.
Tool Type:
Informational Guide
Owner Source:
federal
Sponsor/Owner:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Published:
Availability:
The tool is available free of charge at the following link: Countermeasures That Work
Disclaimer:
This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.