Overview of critical risk factors in Power-Two-Wheeler safety

Vlahogianni, EI; Yannis, G; Golias, JC

dc.contributor.author	Vlahogianni, EI	en
dc.contributor.author	Yannis, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Golias, JC	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T11:47:07Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T11:47:07Z
dc.date.issued	2012	en
dc.identifier.issn	00014575	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/38092
dc.subject	Power-Two-Wheelers safety	en
dc.subject	Risk factors	en
dc.subject	Road accidents	en
dc.subject	Road safety	en
dc.title	Overview of critical risk factors in Power-Two-Wheeler safety	en
heal.type	other	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.aap.2012.04.009	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.04.009	en
heal.publicationDate	2012	en
heal.abstract	Power-Two-Wheelers (PTWs) constitute a vulnerable class of road users with increased frequency and severity of accidents. The present paper focuses of the PTW accident risk factors and reviews existing literature with regard to the PTW drivers' interactions with the automobile drivers, as well as interactions with infrastructure elements and weather conditions. Several critical risk factors are revealed with different levels of influence to PTW accident likelihood and severity. A broad classification based on the magnitude and the need for further research for each risk factor is proposed. The paper concludes by discussing the importance of dealing with accident configurations, the data quality and availability, methods implemented to model risk and exposure and risk identification which are critical for a thorough understanding of the determinants of PTW safety. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.journalName	Accident Analysis and Prevention	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.aap.2012.04.009	en