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Brenton, Myron – 1986
This pamphlet is a practical guide with helpful suggestions on safe driving for older people. A discussion of the controversy surrounding older people's driving ability begins the pamphlet. Effects of aging on driving are discussed, including affects on vision, twilight and night driving, hearing, muscles and joints, and mental functions. It is…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Driver Education, Motor Vehicles, Older Adults
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1980
This trainee guide contains six units of materials for use by those studying to become school bus drivers in the State of Illinois. Covered in the units are the following topics: school bus driver role and responsibility, passenger control, first aid, driving fundamentals, accidents and emergencies, and detecting hazards. Each unit contains a…
Descriptors: Driver Education, First Aid, Safety Education, School Buses
Department of Transportation, Washington, DC. – 1971
This study investigated the extent, causes, and means of preventing agricultural tractor accidents. The report includes an estimate of annual tractor-related deaths, an identification of the primary causes of such accidents with consideration of the major hazards causing death or injury, and recommendations or means for preventing the occurrence…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Safety, Design Requirements
NJEA Review, 1977
Discusses some basic methods for teachers to help prevent accidents involving student use of bus transportation. (RK)
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Safety Education, Student Behavior, Student Transportation

Robertson, Leon S. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Descriptors: Mass Media, Media Research, Motor Vehicles, Safety Education
Huffman, Warren J.; Thompson, Adelbert F. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
Several arguments for and against driver education and safety programs in the schools are summarized. The validity of the statistics used by opponents is questioned and evidence in support of such programs are outlined. (JMF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Cost Effectiveness, Driver Education, High Schools

Harrell, W. Andrew – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1996
Observes the extent to which pedestrians checked for oncoming traffic before crossing signal-controlled intersections on busy city streets. Pedestrians over the age of 50 were the most cautious, especially under dangerous traffic conditions. Older pedestrians were least likely to use other pedestrians as "guides" to safety, instead…
Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Pedestrian Traffic
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1986
This handbook is designed to help managers address safety belt usage issues through a cost-effective and direct approach--establishing an employee safety belt program. The handbook offers a hands-on guide for conducting the program and provides for implementation at all levels. The handbook contains cost information, a program overview, policy and…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness, Course Content
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1975
A nationwide systematic approach to assess the developments and achievements of highway safety activities was conducted to measure program outputs from 1969 through 1974 using key indicators of performance such as ratios and percentages. A sample of 10 states was selected with overall sample of 105 local jurisdictions which would provide estimated…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Alcoholism, Driver Education, Law Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1993
This program planner's kit is based on the experiences of the first 12 years of the National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month program and provides practical advice to help readers plan activities for this year's campaign. Included in the kit is a background and resource guide that explains the background and goals of the program and…
Descriptors: Accidents, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Driving While Intoxicated
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Physical Education, Fitness, Health, Nutrition and Safety Services. – 1981
Developed for teachers and members of the pupil transportation staff who conduct school bus drills, these 10 lesson outlines are intended for classroom instruction on school bus safety. Lessons may be adapted to fit the grade level, intelligence, and special needs of students. Topics covered are: preparing to ride the bus, boarding and proceeding…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, Safety Education, School Buses
Garber, Nicholas J.; Gadirau, Ravi – 1988
A study was conducted to investigate the traffic engineering factors that influence speed variance and to determine to what extent speed variance affects accident rates. Detailed analyses were carried out to relate speed variance with posted speed limit, design speeds, and other traffic variables. The major factor identified was the difference…
Descriptors: Motor Vehicles, Road Construction, Safety Education, Signs
American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL. – 1987
This book begins with a progress report on preventing childhood injuries. Settings for pediatric care are discussed as well as The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP). Child abuse is also addressed in the first section. In section two, specific childhood injuries and interventions are discussed. Each chapter begins with an overview of the problem,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Abuse, Children, Injuries
Washington Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia. Div. of Vocational-Technical and Adult Education Services. – 1987
This guide for implementing performance-based curriculum is intended to teach students decision-making driving. Heavy emphasis is put on the tasks and concepts involving traffic flow tasks (interacting with other highway users) and the functions and factors that affect that interaction. It is a "90-hour" guide, that is, the average student needs…
Descriptors: Driver Education, High Schools, Motor Vehicles, Safety Education
DiBrito, Roger, Ed.; And Others – 1980
This guide is designed to train elementary students in the riding skills, hazard identification, and traffic analysis necessary for safe bicycling under nearly all urban traffic and roadway conditions. The training manual is divided into four sections. The Instructor's Manual presents brief introductions, background information, and detailed…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletic Equipment, Bicycling, Elementary Education