A motor vehicle accident causal system : the human element.

Author(s)
Fell, J.C.
Year
Abstract

A motor vehicle accident causal reporting system, from a human factors viewpoint, is presented. The system is based upon a cause and effect relationship; the effect being the primary failure, non performance, or behaviour which led directly to the collision situation; the cause being the reasons for the human failure, non performance, or behaviour. A causal reporting system for the utilization by professional accident investigation research groups is discussed in terms of primary or principal causes, severity increasing factors, and relevant conditions.

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B 7992 /83.2/
Source

Washington, D.C., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 1974, 28 p., tab., ref.; DOT HS 801 214 / NTIS PB-235918.

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