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Anderson, David, Ed. – 1989
This manual addresses the social and legal issues facing college administrators today in dealing with alcohol and other drug problems. It is a guide for colleges and universities to develop individualized alcohol, drug, and traffic safety programs. The first part, entitled "Insights," presents background articles by professionals in higher…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1985
This manual provides information on implementing a local child passenger safety program. It covers understanding the problems and solutions; deciding what can be done; planning and carrying out a project; providing adequate, accurate, and current technical information; and reaching additional sources of information. Chapter 1 provides community…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Advocacy, Child Safety, Community Cooperation
Association of School Business Officials International, Reston, VA. – 1987
The primary purpose of this book is to present the critical issues in pupil transportation that will confront pupil transportation supervisors in local school districts. The following issues are discussed: (1) demands for extended service from community pressure groups; (2) reductions in budget requests by governing bodies; (3) unrest among driver…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrators, Budgets, Bus Transportation
Tyler, Rea; Hood, Paul C., Ed. – Highway Loss Reduction Status Report, 1981
By a wide margin, the major public health problem for teenagers in the United States is injuries associated with motor vehicle accidents. Starting at age 13, motor vehicle passenger death rates per capita climb sharply compared to passengers of other ages. Since deaths per licensed driver peak at the age of 18, insurance analysts have recommended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age, Alcoholic Beverages, Comparative Analysis
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. – 1978
Designed to present the history and state-of-the-art of the moped (motorized bicycle) in Ohio and in the other states, to analyze the issues that have arisen regarding the moped and its impact on traffic safety, and to offer suggestions for future action, this report begins with a description of the current moped situation. The second section…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Environmental Influences, Equipment Standards, Federal Regulation

Hatterick, G. Richard; Barthurst, James R. – 1976
A two-phased study was conducted to determine the feasibility of training drivers to acquire skills needed to avoid critical conflict motor vehicle accidents, and to develop the procedures and materials necessary for such training. Basic data were derived from indepth accident investigations and task analyses of driver behavior. Principal…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Curriculum Development, Driver Education, Instructional Materials

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 2001
This document provides statistical information on U.S. motor vehicle and traffic safety. Data include: (1) motor vehicle occupants and non-occupants killed and injured, 1991-2001; (2) persons killed and injured, and fatality and injury rates, 1991-2001; (3) restraint use rates for passenger car occupants in fatal crashes, 1991 and 2001; (4)…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Bicycling, Death, Driving While Intoxicated

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 2000
This document provides statistical information on U.S. motor vehicle and traffic safety. Data include: (1) motor vehicle occupants and non-occupants killed and injured, 1990-2000; (2) persons killed and injured, and fatality and injury rates, 1990-2000; (3) restraint use rates for passenger car occupants in fatal crashes, 1990 and 2000; (4)…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Bicycling, Death, Driving While Intoxicated

Harre, Niki – Developmental Review, 2000
Presents a typology outlining five psychological risk states that may be experienced by adolescent drivers. Identifies the habitually cautious driving and active risk avoidance states as desirable from a traffic safety viewpoint. Identifies reduced risk perception, acceptance of risk at a cost, and risk seeking states as undesirable. Examines…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1982
The purpose of this guide is to provide direction and assistance to driver education instructors and school administrators as they plan and implement quality programs of traffic safety instruction. Materials are divided into seven chapters conveying: (1) the organization and administration of driver and traffic safety education, (2) the driving…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Alcohol Education, Driver Education, Drug Education
Cleven, Arlene M. – 1974
The purpose of this study was to expose key individuals to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-developed curriculum materials for crash injury management and to teach them how to teach. The scope of the training effort is described using a detailed discussion and separate conclusions for the following tasks: planning,…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Emergency Programs, Emergency Squad Personnel, First Aid
Garrett, John W. – 1972
The report was prepared for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The report briefly reviews the appropriate literature, then describes the one-year program which involved planning and organization of a Highway Collision Investigation Training Program, preparing a course syllabus, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Content, Educational Programs, Institutes (Training Programs)
Grey Advertising, Inc., New York, NY. – 1975
The first part of a two-part, two volume study deals with adults aged 18-55 and identifies target populations and communications strategies for encouraging personal action steps to prevent drunk driving. Fully 54% of adult Americans participate once a month in social or business situations where alcohol is served. They are termed Alcohol Related…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adults, Alcohol Education, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Daugherty, Ronald D.; And Others – 1971
Part of a four-volume study on highway safety activities, this report describes the need for breath examiners, accident investigators, emergency medical technicians, and highway engineering personnel. Training needs are discussed, in the context of curriculum, staffing, student recruitment, facilities, equipment, enrollment, and national…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Needs, Emergency Squad Personnel, Government Employees

Cross, Roger T.; Mehegan, Julie – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Examines whether young children hold naive conceptions of speed and whether the nature of their concepts could be a causal factor in pedestrian accidents. Finds that children hold a range of beliefs regarding the concept of speed that would place them at risk. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries