CR 199: Effectiveness of ADR 69: A Case-Control Study of Crashed Vehicles Equipped with Airbags (2000)

Australian Design Rule (ADR) 69 called for all new passenger cars to comply with a dynamic full frontal barrier crash test requirement, similar to US safety standard FMVSS 208 but with restrained test dummies.

CR 202: Fatigue Expert Group: Options for Regulatory Approach to Fatigue in Drivers of Heavy Vehicles in Australia and New Zealand (2001)

Concern about the cost and impact of fatigue in the road transport industry and the effectiveness and relevance of traditional driving hours regulation has made this report of the fatigue expert group especially timely.

An Investigation of the Potential Interaction Between Paroxetine and Pindolol: Pharmacodynamic Assessment in Healthy Male Volunteers.

The increasing incidence of cardiovascular disease and subsequent depressive symptoms has highlighted the potential for concomitant treatment of b-blockers and antidepressant medication.

Roadside Barrier Design And Vehicle Occupant Safety

This project utilised three-dimensional computer simulation software (MADYMO, TNO, Netherlands) to investigate the effect of roadside crash barrier design on vehicle dynamics and risk of occupant injury.

The relationship between fuel economy and safety outcomes

This report examines the possible safety benefits from driving in a manner that results in lower fuel consumption and emissions.

Improved shock absorbing liner for helmets

This report presents the findings of the project 'Improved Shock Absorbing Liner for Helmets'. A special tool was developed to produce flat samples of foam made of either the new design or the current design.

Evaluating a Non-prescriptive Fatigue Management Strategy for Express Coach Drivers

This project assessed the impact of a number of work-related factors on coach drivers' well-being and performance using a survey completed by 108 drivers.

The Road Safety Implications of Unlicensed Driving: A Survey of Unlicensed Drivers

This report documents the findings of a survey of 309 unlicensed driving offenders interviewed at the Brisbane Central Magistrates Court.

Sleep and driving in young adults

Sleepiness is a significant contributor to car crashes and sleepiness related crashes have higher mortality and morbidity than other crashes. Young adult drivers are at particular risk for sleepiness related car crashes.

Reduction Of Road Related Optimism Bias and Risk Taking

Optimism bias regarding road-related optimism bias may contribute to road deaths and injuries by increasing risk-taking on the road. Because driver training courses may worsen road-related optimism bias, components of driver training courses which seek to reduce this bias are important.