Road traffic accidents
3 hours per week * Second semester * Caulfield/Gippsland/Distance
Previously PCE2200. To provide an understanding of methods of accident analysis and prevention. Road accident patterns, interstate and international comparisons, data collection, collision site investigation, planning on site inspections, driver and witness questioning, road user groups, the particular problems posed by drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, pedacyclists. Road accident costs, property damage, personal injury, driver behaviour, normal, abnormal patterns, modification techniques, effect of court proceedings as opposed to on-the-spot fining methods.
Assessment
Written (5000 words): 100% * Seminar participation/class contribution