Citation

Sivak M. Accid. Anal. Prev. 1981; 13(2): 61-64.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Traditional correlational analyses of human skills and highway accidents have not been very productive. Some of the likely reasons for this are discussed. An alternative approach to accident-causation research is outlined in which the importance of a skill with good face validity to driving is assessed in terms of its sensitivity to frequently occurring transient human states such as fatigue, stress and alcohol intoxication.