The relatively high traffic accident rate around work zones is partly caused by driver error. To reduce driver error and to improve driver behaviour around workzones, a training programme was developed within the framework of the European Union 'Leonardo Da Vinci" "PREVENT" project. Literature reviews and accident statistics analyses were carried out to define the objectives of the training programme with respect to crash circumstances, driver errors and violations. This paper presents the outcome of these analyses. The paper demonstrates how these findings were used to define the content of the educational tools necessary for improving driver behaviour around work zones. Based on human factors literature, the paper also discusses the possibilities and limitations of education in improving work zone safety and driver performance. It shows that adequate accident and driver data are essential for developing education programmes. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting