The manual provides almost all necessary materials for the successful implementation of a Highway Safety Workshop, designed around a developmental sequence which is basic to the success of the workshop. The major activities of the workshop center around three exercises-the first for small group discussion consisting of questions relating to…

The manual contains all the reference manterials to be used by participants in the Highway Safety Workshop. The materials comprise questions and topics for discussion, abstracts of literature related to these topics, and a bibliography. (SA)

Addressed to young persons and adults, this booklet delineates the duties and rights applicable to bicyclists as drivers of vehicles. The following topics are discussed: Rules of the road, defensive bicycling techniques, the bicycle as a machine, registration and theft prevention, walking the bike, bike routes, and recreational and group rides.…

The report summarizes the work involved in developing a highway safety workshop for traffic court judges. It describes the testing of previously developed workshop materials and their evaluation, resulting in a contract modification to redesign and refocus the workshop. The report identifies the resources and procedures used in this development…

This manual contains tips on preventing childhood accidents and instructions for handling those accidents which do occur. Part One outlines ways of preventing accidents involving the home, infant equipment, toys, school, cars, bicycles, playgrounds, sports, hiking, camping, and water; it also provides blank forms for a family's emergency medical…

School bus driver behavior and motivation are continuing concerns for leaders/administrators in the field of transportation. Motivation begins with selection of a potential new driver. Drivers must like children and be patient, loyal, and punctual. The applicant's background must be verified, in view of the national concern for child safety.…

This manual has been prepared to assist in training fire department personnel for extending emergency service on expressways and freeways. Information provided in the manual is designed to answer questions dealing with these topics: (1) Expressway and Freeway Incidents and Operations, (2) Special Expressway and Freeway Problems, (3) Sizing Up…

This combination workbook and study guide for driver education courses is divided into three sections. Section One consists of eight parts including suggestions on avoiding various collisions and other driving maneuvers. The second section consists of an outline for assisting the student in taking notes on instruction. The third section is a…

This pamphlet is an example of cooperation between the private sector (AAA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. AAA has adapted materials prepared by the National Public Service Research Institute under an NHTSA contract and developed a 54-page student manual. The manual takes a complete and objective look at drinking and…

The purpose of this manual is to provide accurate information about alcohol and about drinking and driving, so that the student may make responsible decisions about both. It covers youth drinking, drinking and driving, and the individual's responsibility to others in drinking situations. The booklet consists of eight readings, as well as…

This guide outlines the benefits, operational considerations, and evaluation of the student safety patrol as an integral part of school activity which not only enriches the real-life learning of pupils but also helps prevent accidents. Several types of student patrols are discussed: building and grounds patrols, pupil transportation patrols, and…

Information obtained from a survey of safety and health training activities undertaken by Federal agencies is provided in the document which serves as a resource guide and directory of agency safety programs. The document, intended to help Federal managers meet their safety training needs with available government resources, is divided into four…