The Haddon Matrix

Drivers Vehicles Environments
Pre-Crash
  • Driving Experience (Graduated Licensing; Driver Training)
  • Drinking and Driving (Legislation & Penalties; Education)
  • State-of-Repair (Large vehicle inspection programs)
  • Illumination (Daytime running lights; Tape markings on large trucks to prevent underride accidents)
  • Road geometrics (Highway standards)
  • Weather (Storm warnings & driving advisories)
  • Darkness (Day-Night speed limit differentials)
Crash
  • "The Second Collision" (Seat belt legislation)
  • Auto Interiors (Design of car dashes & steering columns; air bags)
  • Roadside Obstacles (Clearing trees)
Post-Crash
  • Respond to Emergency (Carrying cell phone)
  • Motor vehicle standards (Fire or Rollover)
  • Medical Services (Emergency Response)
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