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Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department of Forensic Experts in Transportation Petr Smilek Brussels, 24.4.2009

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Page 1: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads

Czech Technical University in Prague

Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Forensic Experts in Transportation

Petr SmilekBrussels, 24.4.2009

Page 2: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Issue

160 000 road accidents in the Czech Republic in 2008

Breaking the safety distance is the 2nd frequent reason of accidents – 17%

Petr Smilek [email protected]

Page 3: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Main idea

Design and construction of vertical and horizontal traffic sings

These signs will urge the drivers to keep the safety distance

The drivers will able to correct and set right distance by means of these signs

Petr Smilek [email protected]

Page 4: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Inspiration

The inspiration was found on motorways in Great Britain

Petr Smilek [email protected]

Page 5: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Implementation

Choosing of the proper section of the road First measurement Installation of sings Second measurement Statistical processing

Petr Smilek [email protected]

Page 6: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Target of project

Research of effectuality and influence of these traffic signs on roads in Czech republic

Reduction of road accidents caused by wrong distance

Inspiration for country councils

Petr Smilek [email protected]

Page 7: Problems with keeping the safety distance between vehicles on the roads Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences Department

Thank You!

Smilek Petr

[email protected]