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RTSSC Research Reports
View AllFor North Dakota teens, three of every four deaths are from motor vehicle crashes. Injury crash records for teen drivers were studied to gain insight regarding driver, vehicle, and road factors for public safety policy and program discussions. Results show 14-year-old drivers are three times more likely... North Dakota remains one of the few states where a graduated policy for teen licensing has not been adopted and only one of two states where 14-year-olds can drive independently, despite the higher risk of teens being involved in crashes (NHTSA 2007, McCartt et al. 2003). A survey of 288 parents of teens... A survey of teen parents was conducted at driver licensing sites across the North Dakota to ascertain perceptions and opinions regarding the current teen licensing process. A majority of the 288 parent respondents support increasing the teen permit age from the current 14 years. Many also believe that... Traffic safety is a widespread social concern. Tackling the problem requires understanding the people who are driving. This includes information about driver behavior, but also about perceptions these drivers hold regarding their driving. North Dakota crash data points at a specific group of drivers... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that teens have the highest crash rate among driver age groups. North Dakota is no exception; drivers age 14 to 17 are three times more likely to crash than drivers age 25 to 34. Additionally, teen drivers in North Dakota, which
make... Speeding is a serious concern on North Dakota's roads, playing a significant role in fatal, injury, and property
damage only (PDO) crashes. As illustrated in the graph to the right, speeding was cited in 3,027 crashes from 2005-2007, representing 23.16% of all crashes. Additionally, more than 30% of... This paper describes the initiatives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a fairly high level so that members of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) can gain an overview understanding of the direction that agency is taking. Similarly, the highway security programs of the U.S. Department... Each year vehicle crashes are the cause of numerous injuries and death. In 2006, motor vehicle crashes caused 42,642 deaths in the United States (FARS
query, 2008). Some states have been making better progress than others in reducing those numbers. In the graph above, the top 10 states are those with
negative... MPOs are beginning to consider implications of the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) legislation that requires specific attention for security elements in transportation planning. This most recent federal transportation bill extracts... North Dakota crash data reveals concerns in the areas of driving under the influence as well as seat belt use. In 2006, alcohol, drugs, and/or medication was the second leading contributing factor in North Dakota fatal crashes (ND Crash Summary, 2006). Additionally, seat belt use plays a significant... |
