The purpose of this document is primarily to present a common problem description that can constitute a basis for research and development (R&D) cooperation between the Swedish Road and Traffic Research Institute (VTI) and the National Society for Road Safety (NTF). The problem description is basically directed towards educational and informational traffic safety measures, which are NTF's traditional areas of interest. The overall aim of the cooperation is to try to make NTF's traffic safety activities more effective. The analysis is presented both from the perspective of different road user groups; e.g. different age groups, different driver categories such as car, motorcycle, professional drivers etc., and also in regard to particular problems or safety measures, e.g. speed, bicycle helmets, alcohol etc. For each heading, there is a presentation of NTF's planned activities; a description of the traffic safety situation or effect; present knowledge about relevant traffic safety measures, and finally, suggestions for R&D activities. There are, furthermore, separate sections dealing with evaluations; routine measurements; personnel developments within the NTF organization and development of working methods. (A)
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