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Craft, Nick – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2004
The two riskiest things to do with children is open the door to the playground and open the door to buses and vans. Experience proves that when serious injuries occur, they will happen in one of these two places. While the great debate over the safety of buses versus vans has now been settled, the issue regarding occupant safety is on fire in most…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Bus Transportation, Grantsmanship, Child Safety
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1996
The hearing was held to examine the following student-transportation safety issues: defective handrails on school buses; the need for a school-bus specific-commercial driver's license; and the use of public transportation by students. Senator Mike DeWine presided over the hearing. The document contains testimonies and prepared statements of…
Descriptors: Bus Drivers, Bus Transportation, Certification, Driver Education
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1993
This document provides statistical information regarding the incidence of school bus-related accidents and fatalities. Descriptive data are presented on occupant and pedestrian fatalities by age, time of day, and principal impact point on school bus vehicle; the number of school-age pedestrian deaths; and the number of school bus-related crashes.…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mortality Rate, School Buses
Williams, Allan F. – 1978
This paper reports on a study of the effects of a Tennessee law aimed at increasing the protection of children in cars. The law, which came into force January 1, 1978, requires parents to use child restraints properly when transporting their children who are less than 4 years old. Alternatively, the law permits children to be held in arms, a…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Welfare, Infants, Motor Vehicles
Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, VA. – 1971
The workshop for Alcohol Safety Action Project administrators was held to help prepare project directors in the management of their projects and to identify their responsibilities and job tasks. It was also attended by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) representatives to help in the orientation of the ASAP program. The full…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrator Education, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism
McBride, Robin S.; Stroad, Kenneth W., Jr. – 1975
Volume 2 studies the operational feasibility of the diagnostic assessment of driver problems. Target groups for driver countermeasures are identified from research on diagnostic predictors and performance criteria. A diagnostic assessment model is presented which incorporates assessment techniques that were useful in an operational setting. The…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Data Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Models
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1974
This course in Traffic Records will introduce the student to the basic concepts of an integrated State Traffic Records System. The course is built around the Design Manual for State Traffic Records Systems. The pertinent parts of the design manual have not been reproduced with this study guide but are referenced in the introductory pages for each…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Recordkeeping, Safety Education, State Programs
Cleven, Arlene M. – 1973
The course guide has been prepared to aid in planning and conducting a training program in emergency medical care for first responders to traffic accidents (expected to be patrolling law enforcement officers). This document contains a detailed description of the training program; suggestions for course planning including class size, scheduling…
Descriptors: Accidents, Curriculum Guides, Emergency Squad Personnel, Health Occupations
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Secondary Curriculum Development. – 1970
GRADES OR AGES: Grades 7-9. SUBJECT MATTER: Education for survival and safety education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into eight sections: accident problems, safe behavior, safety in the home, safety in school, safety at work, safety in physical and recreational activities, safety in driving and walking, and safety in…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Injuries, Junior High School Students, Physical Activities
Hornstein, Daniel – NJEA Review, 1978
New Jersey had the lowest highway fatality rate in the Nation for two consecutive years, 1976-1977. This is the story of the comprehensive highway safety program plan and the three major forces that helped make it possible: education, engineering, and enforcement. (Author)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Driver Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Law Enforcement
Mileff, Edward, Ed. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1976
Specific suggestions are offered for reducing the risks in several vigorous activities. (MM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Exercise (Physiology), Gymnastics, Injuries
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 2001
This document provides statistical information on the benefits of occupant restraint systems in U.S. motor vehicle accidents. Data tables include: (1) estimated number of lives saved by restraint systems (seat belts, air bags, child restraints), 1975-2001; (2) cumulative estimated number of lives saved by safety belt use, 1975-2001; and (3)…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Death, Incidence, Mortality Rate
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 2000
This document provides statistical information on the benefits of occupant restraint systems in U.S. motor vehicle accidents. Data tables include: (1) estimated number of lives saved by restraint systems (seat belts, air bags, child restraints), 1975-2000; (2) cumulative estimated number of lives saved by safety belt use, 1975-2000; and (3)…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Death, Incidence, Mortality Rate
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Simpson, Herb M. – Journal of Safety Research, 2003
Traces the history and evolution of graduated driver licensing in the United States and elsewhere. Considers the extent to which graduated licensing achieves its objective of reducing collisions. Discusses a growing body of research that shows the effectiveness of the program. (Contains 2 tables and 47 references.) (AUTHOR/WFA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Driver Education, Foreign Countries, High School Students
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Mayhew, Daniel R. – Journal of Safety Research, 2003
Considers the role and value of an extended learner's period in a graduated driver-licensing system through a review of the literature. Concludes that further research is needed on the safety benefits and optional features of the learner period. (Contains 1 figure, 3 tables, and 41 references.) (AUTHOR/WFA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Driver Education, Foreign Countries, High School Students
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