PACE Week 9

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What is the aim of traffic psychology?

To accommodate risky behavior on roads

To reverse the positive trend of road fatalities

To develop and apply accident countermeasures (correct)

To increase the perception that risks don’t pay off

Where does the topic of 'psychology of driving' fit?

Under the title of traffic engineering

In applied cognition or human factors (correct)

In the field of criminal psychology

In pure psychology only

What has changed this year in terms of road safety?

There has been an increase in fatalities (correct)

There has been a decrease in risky behavior

There has been a decrease in fatalities

The positive trend of road safety has continued

What is the main challenge for traffic engineers?

To design roads to accommodate risky behavior Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of road fatalities are attributed to alcohol and drug-related crashes annually?

Around 40% Signup and view all the answers

How much does wearing a seat belt reduce the risk of fatal or serious injury by?

Up to 50% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of road fatalities are attributed to speeding?

41% Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main focuses of the new goal to reach zero deaths?

Safe roads, safe speeds, safe vehicles, and safe road users Signup and view all the answers

What are the main risky behaviors contributing to road fatalities?

Speeding, alcohol and drug driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, fatigue, and distraction Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of perceptual errors affecting road safety?

Rain, fog, and size-speed illusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of vehicle responsible for blind spots of up to 4 meters?

SUVs Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach to changing driver behavior that includes enforcement, education, and engineering?

The three E approach Signup and view all the answers

Who is particularly at risk of road fatalities?

Vulnerable road users, young and older drivers, and regional and remote areas Signup and view all the answers

What type of roads are responsible for most fatal crashes?

High-speed roads Signup and view all the answers

What is the main barrier to changing driver behavior mentioned in the text?

Biased decision making and underestimation of risk by individual road users Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total vehicle sales this year are accounted for by SUVs and utes?

76.8% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Road Safety and Risk Factors Summary

SUVs and utes account for 76.8% of total vehicle sales this year, with an increase in aggressive design.
High fronts on SUVs and large utes could cause blind spots of up to 4 meters, making them particularly dangerous for children.
Fatality data helps understand who is most at risk of dying, immediate crash causes, crash locations, and potential interventions.
Risky behaviors contributing to road fatalities include speeding, alcohol and drug driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, fatigue, and distraction.
The new goal is to reach zero deaths by focusing on safe roads, safe speeds, safe vehicles, and safe road users.
Rain, fog, and size-speed illusion are examples of perceptual errors that can lead to unintentional errors and affect road safety.
Biased decision making and underestimation of risk by individual road users are barriers to changing driver behavior.
The three E approach to changing driver behavior includes enforcement (law, speed cameras), education (social marketing), and engineering (perceptual countermeasures).
Vulnerable road users, young and older drivers, and regional and remote areas are particularly at risk of road fatalities.
Speeding accounts for 41% of road fatalities and 24% of serious injuries, with high-speed roads being responsible for most fatal crashes.
Alcohol and drug-related crashes account for around 40% of road fatalities annually, with 24% attributed to illicit drugs.
Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of fatal or serious injury by up to 50%, emphasizing the importance of seat belt usage in road safety.

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Test your knowledge of road safety and risk factors with this quiz. Explore topics such as vehicle blind spots, risky behaviors, road safety interventions, perceptual errors, and vulnerable road users. Challenge yourself to understand the factors contributing to road fatalities and learn about the strategies to achieve zero deaths on the road.