Abstract
The paper discusses the definition and concept of behavioural adaptation
in road safety. We analysed the different terms and messages embedded in the
OECD (1990) definition on the basis of current knowledge of traffic related
behaviour and impacts of different contributing factors. We specifically
focussed on the knowledge accumulated during the last 20 years regarding the
behavioural effects of different intelligent transport systems (ITS) and
services, and noted that some parts of the definition need to be modified in
order to better account for that knowledge. As a result, a new definition of
behavioural adaptation was recommended.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Behavioural Adaptation and Road Safety |
| Subtitle of host publication | Theory, Evidence and Action |
| Editors | Christina Rudin-Brown, Samantha Jamson |
| Place of Publication | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
| Chapter | 2 |
| Pages | 11 - 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 1439856672 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| MoE publication type | D2 Article in professional manuals or guides or professional information systems or text book material |
Cite this
Rämä, P., & Kulmala, R. (2013). Definition of Behavioural Adaptation. In C. Rudin-Brown, & S. Jamson (Eds.), Behavioural Adaptation and Road Safety: Theory, Evidence and Action (pp. 11 - 21).