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- Over 400 near misses reported! What is this thing?! A web survey in which drivers anonymously report a near miss that they have experienced while operating a motor vehicle.
What is a near miss? Any incident in which you acted to avoid a possible (or certain) collision, or a close call occurs "out-of-the-blue" with no opportunity to react.
Why should I submit a near-miss report? There are at least two reasons: (1) The thoughtful completion of your near-miss reports may result in a reduction of your crash risk (read how), and (2) to show that valuable traffic safety data can be obtained directly from the driving public, at participation levels necessary to be recognized as a critical piece of the puzzle to guide prevention efforts.
What are the survey's objectives? To address traffic safety by (1) introducing a person-by-person intervention with an ability to result in safer driving practices, and (2) using the submitted near-miss data to provide a unique understanding of the risk associated with attentional, emotional and physiological factors that interfere with the task of operating a motor vehicle.
How do I participate? Think back to a near miss that you have had as the driver, then click the below "Proceed to..." link and follow the prompts! No near miss to report at this time: Your first important step is to get a preview.
Whose idea is this? This initiative is the personal endeavor of Dr. Jeffrey Hadley. He is presently forming a 503(c) non-profit organization, with this site as the centerpiece of its mission.
Top 40 near misses: LESSONS FROM THE ROAD Read an article written by the founder of safespeed.org.uk: Near Miss - More than a Scare Testimonials "This has had a remarkable effect on my perception of what is going on around me while driving. I have become much more aware of what other drivers are doing, and I think that this has helped me become a more defensive driver." "For me, participating in the study was a debriefing of my driving safety habits. I have a longer checklist of factors to consider, and now that I have made a habit of considering them, I feel more in control of my safety and less like a passenger at the mercy of factors outside my awareness or influence." "Participating has made me quite a bit more aware of safety when I drive. I've only had to fill out one report so far, but all the questions you asked really made me think about what I do behind the wheel." "I can say that I am more conscious of my driving and am more concerned about safety. Keep up the good work." |
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