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Seat Belt “Effectiveness Perception” in Heavy Truck Accidents
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Abstract
Heavy truck drivers have developed perceptions regarding seat belt safety. Their common sense and observation of serious accidents have misled them to think seat belts do not decrease injury rates in heavy trucks. This article discusses how those perceptions have developed and why they are misleading.
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Citation
Black, T., "Seat Belt “Effectiveness Perception” in Heavy Truck Accidents," SAE Technical Paper 861093, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/861093.Also In
References
- NHTSA Office of Vehicle Research, Heavy Vehicle Dynamic Performance Group DOT Washington, D.C. Heavy Truck Occupant Restraint Systems June 1983
- Ware Dasleet Bigelow Seat Belt Use At Work Prevents Accident Costs Lost Work Time 20 25 Occupational Health and Safety Feb. 1986
- Heyns, H. The Wisdom of Seat Belts Around the World Safety Management May 1985
- Geller, Scott E. Motivating Seat Belt Use: Sound Psychology Can Make a Difference 24th Annual ASSE Conference San Diego, CA June 1985
- Bohan, W.J. Ford Motor Co. 1984 Employees Safety Belt Program 24th Annual ASSE Conference San Diego, CA June 1985