Safety Impacts of Speed Limiter Device Installations on Commercial Trucks and Buses (2008) / Chapter Skim
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This is particularly prevalent in truck–car interactions where research shows that car speeds exceed posted speed limits at higher levels than do trucks. Although this situation requires additional objective data, the Study Team found little in the way of published data that addresses the safety impacts of speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles.
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The written survey documented anecdotal evidence of large percentages of truck drivers (with speed-governed trucks) exceeding posted speed limits in zones posted below the speed limiter set speed to "make up time." Survey results strongly supported the existence of this phenomenon, although respondents disagreed on whether the effect resulted from speed limiters or overall driving habits.
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This effort could also identify the relationships of speed limiters to an overall fleet safety management culture and best practice use and commitments. • Consultation with Insurers of Truck and Bus Fleets As an additional component to this investigation, selected insurers of truck and bus fleets could be involved to (1)
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