Canadian and US Policies on Releasing Safety Data – Opportunities Missed
Dalmotas, German
Regulations
A systematic literature review on safety interventions for motorcyclists
Ghayeninezhad, Range, Lavallire
Distracted Driving
When in control of a motor vehicle, a driver’s attention needs to be focused on controlling the vehicle and preventing crashes. Secondary activities like eating, talking to passengers, and talking or texting on mobile devices (e.g., cell phones or smartphones)…
Drug Impaired Driving
The effects of psychodynamic drugs such as cannabis, amphetamine, cocaine, and anti-depressants on driving vary by drug. They generally result in slower reaction time, failure to identify danger, poor decision-making, and falling asleep at the wheel. (For more information see:…
Alcohol Impaired Driving
The effects of alcohol on drivers are delays in identifying and responding to danger. Alcohol also increases drowsiness and the likelihood of falling asleep at the wheel. Prevalence: In 2021, according to investigating police officers, 18% of fatal collisions involved…
Seat Belts on School Buses
School bus transportation is incredibly safe, but does that mean seat belts are not necessary on school buses? Dr. Alan German, Chief of Collision Investigations in the Road Safety Directorate at Transport Canada, led a discussion surrounding seat belts and…
Motor Vehicle Safety
Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate works with industry and government partners to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world. Governed by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, we propose, apply and enforce…
Motor Vehicle Recalls
If you own a vehicle, you know how important it is to keep it in good repair. You want your vehicle to be as safe to drive now as it was when it was new. But what if “good as…