Drugs, driving and traffic safety
Verster, J.C.
Pandi-Perumal, S.
Ramaekers, J.G.
Gier, J.J.
Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that substances such as alcohol and psychoactive medication are major contributors to road traffic accidents. Unfortunately, patients treated with psychoactive drugs receive little, if any, advice on whether and when it is safe to drive a car. Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety gives an overview of the effects of different psychoactive drugs andmedications on driving ability. It thoroughly discusses effects of alcohol and illicit drugs on driving ability and traffic safety, methods used to examinedriving ability and explore accident risks, testing methods for detecting drugs in impaired drivers, and countermeasures to prevent drowsy driving. Leadingexperts in the field of driving research and traffic safety contribute to the volume. It summarizes the recent scientific evidence, including epidemiological studies, roadside surveys, laboratory tests, driving simulators, and the standardized driving test during normal traffic. Provides an overview of psychoactive drugs and medications Covers a wide range of medical conditions andmedication Includes guidelines on studies of driving capability INDICE: Driver Health and traffic safety: an overview.- World trends in alcohol and drug-impaired driving.- Measurement and methods to determine drivingability.- The standard on-the-road driving test.- Epidemiology and traffic safety: culpability studies.- Dose-related risk of motor vehicle crashes after cannabis use.- Ecstasy, driving and traffic safety.- Appendix.
- ISBN: 978-3-7643-9922-1
- Editorial: Birkhaüser
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 490
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés