The Volvo ultra-violet light trials

a report on the use of an ultra-violet system by a sample of elderly drivers. Dedicated Road Infrastructure for Vehicle Safety in Europe DRIVE II Project V2031 Elderly and Disabled Drivers Information Telematics EDDIT, Deliverable No. 22B, Workpackage No. WP07.
Author(s)
Ståhl, A. Berntman, M. & Lind, L.
Year
Abstract

For many elderly drivers one of the most difficult tasks is to drive in darkness. This is proven in empirical studies, both as a problem experienced by elderly drivers themselves, as well as in official traffic accident data. Many elderly people have problems in perceiving relevant stimuli because of poor visibility conditions and poor visual acuity. A system that offers the potential for aiding vision under poor ambient light conditions could be of value to older drivers. Such a system is Ultraviolet light (UV-light) developed by ULTRALUX AB, a corporation owned partly by Volvo. Cars with UV-light were made available to the EDDIT project for 7 days of trials in November 1993.

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942664 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Lund, Lund University, Department of Traffic Planning and Engineering, 1994, I + 13 p.; Coden: LUTVDG/(TVTT-7134)/1-39/1994

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