The safety effects of daytime running lights : a perspective on daytime running lights (DRL) in the EU: the statistical re-analysis and a meta-analysis of 24 independent DRL-evaluations as well as an investigation of possible policies on a DRL-regulation in the EU Koornstra, Matthijs ; Bijleveld, Frits ; Hagenzieker, Marjan
Publication details: Leidschendam SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research, 1997; SWOV report R-97-36, Description: 175 sSubject(s): Online resources: Abstract: In this study the role of perception in accidents and the effects of the introduction of DRL have been reviewed on the basis of all 24 existing evaluations of DRL. Additional statistical analysis and new techniques have been employed to produce the best estimates possible of the full effects of the introduction of DRL in the EU in terms of the saving of lives and reducing the costs of the road accidents. The difference between national and company fleet DRL-effects and the difference between DRL-effects on accidents and on casualties have been investigated as well as the relation between latitude and DRL-effects.In this study the role of perception in accidents and the effects of the introduction of DRL have been reviewed on the basis of all 24 existing evaluations of DRL. Additional statistical analysis and new techniques have been employed to produce the best estimates possible of the full effects of the introduction of DRL in the EU in terms of the saving of lives and reducing the costs of the road accidents. The difference between national and company fleet DRL-effects and the difference between DRL-effects on accidents and on casualties have been investigated as well as the relation between latitude and DRL-effects.