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Influences of visible work activity on drivers’ speed choice at roadworks
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posted on 2014-01-01, 00:00 authored by R Blackman, Ashim DebnathAshim Debnath, N HaworthVehicle traffic through roadwork sites creates a hazardous work environment, with speed limit noncompliance a major contributor to the high risk and high severity of roadwork crashes. This paper examines responses to an online survey to better understand the factors underlying drivers’ work zone speed choices. Drivers’ stated speed choice was compared between two photographs of the same work zone section – one with workers and machinery present and another with no visible activity. Drivers also provided comments on any aspect of roadwork safety they thought was important. A paired t-test of stated speed choice revealed that significantly lower mean speeds were nominated when workers and machinery were clearly present and active (41.7 vs 53.5 km/h, p<0.01). Participants expressed concern about roadwork signage and reduced speed limits being left in place when there was no apparent work activity. Driver perceptions, and thus compliance, may be improved through technological and operational changes.
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Occupational Safety in Transport. Conference (2nd : 2014 : Gold Coast, Qld.)Pagination
1 - 10Publisher
Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - QueenslandLocation
Gold Coast, Qld.Place of publication
[Gold Coast, Qld]Start date
2014-09-18End date
2014-09-19Language
engPublication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2014, Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - QueenslandEditor/Contributor(s)
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Proceedings of the 2nd Occupational Safety in Transport ConferenceUsage metrics
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