Forensic Aspects of Vision and Highway Safety

This book brings together research and analyses to identify the factors that contribute to the impaired vision of the driver. Intended for highway engineers, auto manufacturers, legislators, optometrists, law enforcement personnel and attorneys involved in safety and accident prevention, this book takes a practical look at what is needed to improve the visual aspects of the driving task.

This book covers all areas that contribute to the complete visual environment of the driver, including: headlight positioning, signal lights, dash and windshield glare, adjustability of seats, window tinting, vehicle and tire coloring, horns, cones, triangles, flares, barricades and many other vehicle and road variables.

Tips on serving as expert witnesses and presenting evidence are also included to help make related testimony and forensic displays more understandable. will give the reader a greater appreciation of the complexities of the visual driving environment as well as recommendations about what can be done to increase driver safety and reduce accidents. Published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company. Distributed by SAE International.