Abstract
The committee on Road Safety of the House of Representatives of Australia inquired and reported on the most effective means of achieving greater road safety. The book has the following chapters: I. Introduction, II The vehicle aspect of road safety, III The Federal Government's role in passenger motor vehicle safety, IV The Australian Transport Advisory Council, V Manufacturers' approach to vehicle safety, VI Cost of vehicle safety, VII Recalls and defective vehicles, VIII Quality control, inspection and testing, IX Accident avoidance, X Occupant protection, XI Pedestrian safety, XII Roadworthiness, XIII Consumer protection, XIV Vehicle accident data, XV Research and XVI Vehicle insurance.