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CR 11: Alcohol and crashes: Identification of relevant factors in this association (1980)

Summary

Factors in the association between alcohol and road accidents were investigated by collecting information on breath alcohol concentrations of a sample of the general driving population and of control drivers who were matched with intoxicated accident-involved drivers. The relevance of the results of these investigations to drinking driver countermeasures is discussed and recommendations are made for further investigations and for changes in current practices.

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Type: Research and Analysis Report
Sub Type: Consultant Report
Author(s): A J McLean, O T Holubowycz & B L Sandow
Topics: Alcohol, Risk
Publication Date: 01/01/80