| The effects of a specific prompting sign on speed reduction. | |
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PMID: 3580088 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether a specifically worded prompting sign ("BEGIN SLOWING HERE") could reduce speeding where a highway entered an urban area with a residential speed limit. Speed measurements were obtained on vehicles at the start of the residential speed limit zone. Following a baseline period the prompting sign was introduced, removed and reintroduced. The results indicated that the prompting sign produced clear reductions in the percentage of motorists travelling 10, 15 and 20 km or more over the speed limit. These results suggest the importance of more specific road signs in influencing the behavior of motorists. |
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Authors:
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R Van Houten; F Van Houten |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Accident; analysis and prevention Volume: 19 ISSN: 0001-4575 ISO Abbreviation: Accid Anal Prev Publication Date: 1987 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-06-29 Completed Date: 1987-06-29 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254476 Medline TA: Accid Anal Prev Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Automobile Driving* Behavior* Communication* Humans Nova Scotia |
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