Nighttime accident data was studied to determine priorities for accident reduction through the use of improved vehicle roadway illumination. Three types of targets were examined for this project: (1) pedestrians, (2) traffic signs, and (3) lane markings. The relationship between the driver, vehicle, environment and target was then modeled, resulting in thousands of conflicting, yet high priority target points. Prioritized accident data and target similarity was then used to reduce the number of targets to a more manageable number for specification purposes. The resulting specification, based on safe driving needs during nighttime driving conditions, will be the basis for developing future lighting throughout the world. For the covering abstract of the conference, see IRRD 837684.
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