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The new Swedish speed limit system – regional decision-makers' view, problems and expectations
2009-12-21
Publication. In 2008 and 2009 the Swedish Road Administration (SRA) introduces new speed limits based on a more flexible system. This means that the current speed limits are supplemented with 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 km/h. The limits should be gradually adjusted according... Read more... »
Changes in the Swedish driver education. Study part 3 – Evaluation of the processes in the curriculum for private car (class B) driving license
2009-12-17
Publication. The Swedish national curriculum for private car (class B) driving license specifies the requirements that student drivers must fulfil to obtain a driving license, i.e. what drivers should know and be able to do in order to be considered a safe driver. On... Read more... »
Road Marking Management System – a pre-study
2009-12-15
Publication. Pavement Management Systems – PMS – are used for the judgement of the need of maintenance of road surfaces. From relevant parameters, like ADT (Average Daily Traffic), lane width, type of stone material, etc., the deterioration of the pavement and the time... Read more... »
Advantages and disadvantages of different methods to evaluate sleepiness warning systems
2009-12-11
Publication. Sleep related crashes have received increasing attention during the latest decade. During the last years there has been an increased interest in developing driver support systems that identify sleepiness. These systems normally consist of sensors for... Read more... »
The importance of tyre grip for the function of ESC systems on icy roads
2009-12-02
Publication. In this study we have investigated how tyres with different road grip affect the stability of passenger cars equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems during winter road conditions. The introduction of ESC in passenger cars has been very... Read more... »

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The new Swedish speed limit system – regional decision-makers' view, problems and expectations

Changes in the Swedish driver education. Study part 3 – Evaluation of the processes in the curriculum for private car (class B) driving license

Road Marking Management System – a pre-study

Advantages and disadvantages of different methods to evaluate sleepiness warning systems

The importance of tyre grip for the function of ESC systems on icy roads

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