Samenvatting
Among the many studies on railroad level crossing accidents and their prevention, few have analyzed the causation of these accidents on the basis of the driver behaviour, that normally occurs at these locations. To explore the safety implications of normal driver approach behaviour, the present study involved the measurement and assessment of variables relating to what habitually occurs on and in close proximity to, railroad crossings. The interpretation of the results provides important insight into the mechanisms responsible for the causation of crossing accidents, and has enabled the authors to potentially identify countermeasures. (Executive summary of B 9755).