Examples are given of the use of the International Road Traffic and Accident Database (IRTAD) in Hungary to estimate the accident risk for a number of different age groups of vehicle occupants and pedestrians between 1980 and 1994. International comparisons of fatal accident data are made to determine the acceptability of the national average values found. The groups most at risk in Hungary were found to be the young inexperienced drivers between 21 and 24 years old and elderly pedestrians over the age of 65. Road accident fatality risks of children under the age of 14 years was also found to be higher than the international average. Possible methods of improving traffic safety are suggested. These include the introduction of a probationary driving licence and a detrimental point system.
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