Development of a Driving Simulator for Safe Driving Education to Prevent Rear-End Collisions and Hurried Driving

Masaki Hayashi･Koshi Miyazaki･Kazuaki Goshi･Yasuaki Sumida (Kyushu Sangyo University)･Katsuya Matsunaga (Kyushu University)

To prevent car accidents, drivers must learn to keep a proper following distance and recognize that travel time does not significantly decrease even with hurried driving because of traffic signals and other vehicles. This study developed a driving simulator designed to provide safe driving education that integrates both rear-end collision prevention and the reduction of hurried driving behavior, through collision experience and comparisons of arrival times and safety across multiple driving trials.

Relationship Between in Single-Vehicle Accidents Caused by Gear Shift Errors

Yoko Kato･Yasuhiro Matsui･Michiaki Sekine (NALTEC)

In a previous report, it was revealed that drivers involved in single-vehicle accidents caused by gear shift errors sustained severe injuries. One contributing factor may have been the non-use of seat belts at the time of the accident. In this research, these accidents were analyzed with a focus on seat belt use, including the injury level, objects causing injury, and injured body parts.

An Investigation into the Causes of Wheel Detachment Accidents in Heavy Trucks

Soichi Hareyama (Tokyo Metropolitan University)

Accidents involving wheel falling off in heavy-duty vehicles continue. This study examines the causes of wheel bolt loosening based on the characteristics of the torque method (calibrated wrench method), and examines and proposes measures to prevent loosening.