- Tytuł:
- Visibility of an untypical obstacle in low beam headlights during driving at night
- Autorzy:
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Aleksandrowicz, P.
Muślewski, Ł.
Lewalski, M. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/245506.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2016
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych
- Tematy:
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night driving
obstacle recognition
road traffic safety - Opis:
- The article deals with the problems connected with road traffic safety highlighting driver’s ability to notice an untypical obstacle in the light of low beam headlights while driving in the night. Visibility of an unlit object during the night is not only related to its motion but also to the necessity of its being lit to up to the required minimum height. On the basis of a study of a road accident, it was found that the standards accepted in reconstruction of the accident for determination of the light beam height to be used for lighting an obstacle should not be taken for granted. The driver’s surprise at the sight of an unlit obstacle is accompanied with the need to direct the light beam higher, which causes shortening of the distance available for a driver to react in an attempt to avoid hitting into an obstacle. An analysis of this case shows that verification of road accidents involving a crash with an untypical, incompatible obstacle that happen during the night needs to be carried out with attention and care. A simulation program V-SIM4 version and Ratschbacher AutoView database was used for calculation of the possibility to avoid an accident. The results obtained on the basis of the authors own investigations can also be used in information campaigns, education for road safety improvement and development of proper attitudes of the road traffic users.
- Źródło:
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Journal of KONES; 2016, 23, 1; 17-24
1231-4005
2354-0133 - Pojawia się w:
- Journal of KONES
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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