Effects of Driving Style and Vehicle Maintenance on Vehicle Roadworthiness

Mikulić, Iva; Bošković, Igor; Zovak, Goran

doi:10.7307/ptt.v32i5.3443

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“…At the same time, periodic technical inspections of vehicles fulfil their purpose indirectly through the psychological effect that they have on vehicle operators. Awareness of the obligation to undergo a periodic technical inspection of a vehicle causes that certain defect on vehicles are being preventively fixed by the vehicle owners even before the performance of such inspection, thereby contributing in this manner to their safety as well as others [40]. Without this, they probably would not have any incentive to behave like this.…”

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Effect of Periodic Technical Inspections of Vehicles on Traffic Accidents in the Slovak Republic

Hudec¹,

Šarkan²

2022

Komunikácie

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The article presents a search for links between the Periodic Technical Inspections of Vehicles (TI) and traffic accidents due to vehicle technical defects in the Slovak Republic. Based on these links, it is sought to assess the justification for TI regarding the road safety. For this purpose, statistical data on traffic accidents, caused by vehicle technical defects as well as data concerning TI carried out were examined. The first finding was that the approaching end of the validity of the TI, the probability of traffic accidents due to technical defects increases for vehicles. The second finding was that with the increasing number of vehicles assessed at the Periodical Technical Inspection Stations (PTI) as temporarily roadworthy and not roadworthy, the number of accidents due to vehicle technical defects was decreasing. The results formulated in this paper show that the TI have a measurable effect on traffic accidents caused by vehicle technical defects, thus positively affecting the road safety and thus having a demonstrable justification.

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Effect of Periodic Technical Inspections of Vehicles on Traffic Accidents in the Slovak Republic

Hudec¹,

Šarkan²

2022

Komunikácie

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“…Conversely, smooth and consistent driving practices can contribute to prolonged intervals between SIs and maintenance requirements. The results of the study in [59] indicated that drivers can influence the condition of their vehicles by adjusting their driving style, even with identical mileage and maintenance practices.…”

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An Analysis of the Correct Frequency of the Service Inspections of German Passenger Cars—A Case Study on Kazakhstan and Poland

Nurkusheva,

Bembenek,

Berdychowski

et al. 2024

Vehicles

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This article presents a case study on estimating the real service inspection intervals for German-brand passenger cars in Kazakhstan and Poland. This study aimed to identify disparities between the official recommendations of manufacturers for car maintenance and the real data collected in these two countries. The following passenger cars were examined: Audi A6, Q5, and Q8; Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne coupe; and Volkswagen Passat, Polo, Teramont, Tiguan, Touareg, Arteon, Golf, T-Cross, Tiguan all space, Touran, T-Roc, and Up. To assess the difference between real and recommended values, the manufacturer criteria of a recommended mileage of 15,000 and 30,000 km or a time frame of 365 and 730 days to the first service inspection were applied. The data analysis showed that in Kazakhstan, 31.4% of cars did not meet the warranty conditions, while in Poland, it was 21.0%. The dominant criterion that was not met was the time criterion. The assessment of these factors emphasizes the importance of customizing vehicle maintenance schedules to the specific conditions and driving behaviors prevalent in each country. The practical contribution of the article lies in uncovering the discrepancies between official manufacturer recommendations for car maintenance and the actual data collected in Kazakhstan and Poland. By identifying specific models, Volkswagen Touareg and Tiguan in Kazakhstan and Volkswagen Up in Poland, for which the maintenance intervals deviated significantly from those recommended, this study offers valuable insights for optimizing service schedules and improving the efficiency of maintenance practices in these countries. From a scientific perspective, this article contributes by providing empirical evidence of real-world maintenance behaviors for German-brand passenger cars.

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Automatic Pedestrian Safety in Automobiles through Microcontroller and RF Technology

A.,

B.,

et al. 2024

JUCCT

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One of the government's top priorities for creating a safe driving environment is pedestrian safety. To guarantee safety in all respects, many safety measures have been put into place by the government and adopted by the populace. The main goal of this study is to indirectly lower the number of accidents by eliminating their core causes. Careless driving and excessive speeding are the main causes of accidents. This document ensures that a car is designed to travel at a specific pace in each area, keeping it within safe speed limit. This lessens the impact of accidents, including material and human loss. This is accomplished by using the proper microcontroller, RF transmitter, and receiver through a comparison process. The car equipped with a receiver, receives the data signal from the traffic sign board, compares it to the output, and adjusts the speed of the vehicle to a safe level. By doing this, the car is always forced to go at the designated speed, and driving behaviour is altered, reducing the likelihood of accidents. This offers a supplementary safety precaution that focuses on eliminating the primary sources of mishaps.

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Effects of Driving Style and Vehicle Maintenance on Vehicle Roadworthiness

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

Effect of Periodic Technical Inspections of Vehicles on Traffic Accidents in the Slovak Republic

Effect of Periodic Technical Inspections of Vehicles on Traffic Accidents in the Slovak Republic

An Analysis of the Correct Frequency of the Service Inspections of German Passenger Cars—A Case Study on Kazakhstan and Poland

Automatic Pedestrian Safety in Automobiles through Microcontroller and RF Technology

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