Research Question Examples | ||
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Problem Identification | Evaluation | |
Person | What are characteristics of crashes involving teen drivers? What type of driver is overrepresented in alcohol-related crashes? |
What is the safety effect of instituting a graduated driver license law? Has the arrival of ride-sharing apps in cities reduced alcohol-related crashes? |
Vehicle | What models of vehicle are more prone to run-off-road crashes? What factors are associated with large truck-related crashes? |
What is the effect of an antilock braking system on run-off-road crashes? What is the effect of airbags on injury severity? |
Road Environment | What road features are associated with run-off-road crashes? How does lane width influence driver speed? Are some land development patterns riskier from a safety standpoint? |
What is the safety effect of installing rumble strips? What is the safety effect of narrowing lanes on urban roads? What is the safety effect of controlling road access in dense urban areas? |
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