Road Safety for Practitioners

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Road Safety for Practitioners offers a clear and applied overview of essential road safety topics designed for professionals involved in road safety promotion, training, and implementation. This manual bridges gaps in existing literature by providing an accessible yet rigorous perspective on the causes, consequences, and prevention of road crashes, along with insights into new vehicle technologies and sustainability concerns. The book comprehensively covers decision-making processes, vulnerable road users, risk factors such as distractions and fatigue, vehicle safety systems, ecological driving, and emergency response. Its detailed table of contents addresses both foundational knowledge and emerging challenges, including advanced driver assistance systems, propulsion technologies, and future policy outlooks, making it a valuable tool for practitioners seeking a broad yet practical understanding. This resource benefits transport planners, policymakers, traffic instructors, road safety consultants, law enforcement officials, mobility analysts, and industrial stakeholders integrating safety training. Additionally, it serves researchers in road safety fields. Written in accessible language without requiring prior specialization, it supports effective application and dissemination of road safety knowledge across diverse contexts.

Utilizes extensive visual elements such as diagrams, tables, and figures to clarify complex road safety concepts and enhance practical understanding
Adopts a simple yet thorough, technical yet accessible approach, to provide all road safety practitioners a complete overview of the key elements, trends, and challenges affecting road safety
Provides clear answers and actionable guidance for practitioners, facilitating effective teaching, policy-making, and implementation of road safety measures

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-11-01
Mått191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor537
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443510847

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Dr. Luis Montoro is Professor Emeritus of Road Safety at the University of Valencia. He is a Past Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at this university and was a founding member and director of the University Institute of Traffic and Road Safety Additionally, he served as Past President and is currently President of Honor of the Spanish Foundation for Road Safety. With more than 45 years of experience as a professor, he has specialized in road safety, particularly in human factors. He has authored over 80 publications in indexed journals, published more than 35 books on road safety, and directed over 250 research projects on the subject. His outreach efforts include more than 500 appearances on European television and over 10,000 mentions in newspapers. He has received numerous awards, including the European Transport Award and the Road Safety Medal from the Government of Spain, Ministry of the Interior.Sergio A. Useche is an Assistant Professor at the University of Valencia and a member of the Traffic and Road Safety Research Institute (INTRAS). He has over 15 years of experience as a researcher and more than 120 indexed publications covering various aspects of road safety, including sustainability, the human factor, and user behavior analysis in traffic environments. He is currently a member of the editorial board of Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behavior (Elsevier) and serves as an editor for several journals published by Elsevier and other editorial groups.

1. The Problem of Road Crashes2. The Importance of Decision-Making in Driving3. Vulnerable or High-Risk Groups in Traffic4. Road Distractions5. Speed as a Risk Factor in Traffic6. Why is Alcohol a Threat for Road Safety?7. Safety-Impairing Drugs and Substances8. Diseases and Medications: Invisible Enemies?9. Sleep and Drowsiness 10. Stress and its Correlates to Risky Driving11. Fatigue Types, Causes, and Management12. Safe Driving in Special and Adverse Weather Conditions13. Crashes and their Consequences14. Active Safety Systems in Vehicles15. New Technologies and Active Safety: ADAS and ARAS16. Passive Safety in Vehicles17. Preventive and Defensive Driving18. Modern Vehicles and Their Propulsion Systems19. Ecological, Economic, and Efficient Driving20. Actions in Case of a Crash21. Road Safety Policies and Future Challenges