%0 Journal Article %A Marks, R. %T The effectiveness of defensive driving %D 2015 %J Journal of Local and Global Health Science, %V 2015 %N Proceedings of the 24th World International Traffic Medicine Association Congress, Qatar 2015 %@ 2223-0440 %C 86 %R https://doi.org/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.86 %I Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press), %X • Cite worldwide research & statistics on motor vehicle collisions (number of deaths, injuries and primary cause of road incidences). • Explain the concepts of defensive driving (which was pioneered and developed by the National Safety Council in 1964) • Discuss distracted driving (e.g., use of cell phones or texting while driving) which has joined speeding and alcohol as one of the 3 leading factors in fatal and serious injury crashes • Benefits of managing work-related road safety and the need to promote safe driving practices and a positive safety culture at work. • Explain why the adoption and enforcement of traffic laws appears inadequate in many countries (subtopics include excessive speed, seat-belt use, drinking and driving, use of motorcycle helmets, and use of child restraints in a vehicle). %U https://www.qscience.com/content/journals/10.5339/jlghs.2015.itma.86