Search for dissertations about: "doctoral thesis motorcycle safety"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words doctoral thesis motorcycle safety.

  2. 1. Snowmobile, motorcycle and moose-car accidents : aspects on injury control

    Author : Ulf Björnstig; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Injury; accident; prevention; snowmobile; motorcycle; moose-car collision;

    Abstract : Injuries related to snowmobiles, motorcycles and moose-car collisions have increased. The aim of the present thesis was to analyse mechanisms and consequences in fatal and non-fatal accidents of these types, and to penetrate possible preventive measures.SnowmobilesThe median age of the injured was 30 and of the killed 32, males pre­dominating. READ MORE

  4. 2. Factors Associated with Motorcylists' Safety at Access Points along Primary Roads in Malaysia

    Author : Marizwan Manan; Trafik och väg; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; access point; primary road; motorcyclists’ behavior; Safety Performance function; Motorcycle accident fatality;

    Abstract : More than 50% of road accident fatality victims in Malaysia are motorcyclists, numbering more than 4,000 fatalities per year. The aim of this thesis is to investigate motorcyclists’ road safety problems in general in Malaysia, and narrow down the focus to the most salient road infrastructure related risk factors. READ MORE

  5. 3. Towards a Safe System Approach to Prevent Health Loss among Motorcyclists

    Author : Matteo Rizzi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Stability; ABS; Safe System; Motorcycle; Powered Two Wheelers; Antilock Brakes;

    Abstract : Health loss among motorcyclists is a global road safety problem for which innovative countermeasures are needed. While the traditional motorcycle safety approach has focused on protective gear and rider education, the Safe System approach adopted in Sweden and other countries implies that the road, the vehicle and the road user, in conjunction with a safe speed limit, should interact to create a safe road transport system. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prevention and prediction of head and neck injury in traffic accidents - using experimental and numerical methods

    Author : Peter Halldin; KTH; []
    Keywords : Head injuries; neck injuries; prevention; roll-over; motorcycle; helmet;

    Abstract : Injuries to the head and neck system are potentially amongthe most serious injuries in humans, since they may damage thespinal cord. It is therefore important to develop safetysystems that can prevent injuries to the neuro- system, therebyreducing human suffering and costs to society. READ MORE

  7. 5. The impact of safe community program on safety promotion among motorcyclists in Iran with focus on helmet usage

    Author : Alireza Moghisi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Safe community;

    Abstract : Background: Injuries to motorcyclists are an important public health problem. Motorcycles' riders and pillions have the highest public health burden in terms of disability adjusted life years (DALY) lost. Many countries are facing the problem of a rapidly growing motorcyclists' death. READ MORE