Countermeasures That Work

The guide is a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in selecting effective, evidence-based countermeasures for traffic safety problem areas.
These areas include:
¿ Alcohol- and Drug-Impaired Driving;
¿ Seat Belts and Child Restraints;
¿ Speeding and Speed Management;
¿ Distracted Driving;
¿ Motorcycle Safety;
¿ Young Drivers;
¿ Older Drivers;
¿ Pedestrian Safety;
¿ Bicycle Safety; and
¿ Drowsy Driving.

The guide:
¿ describes major strategies and countermeasures that are relevant to SHSOs;
¿ summarizes strategy/countermeasure use, effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and
¿ provides references to the most important research summaries and individual studies.