Affiliation:
1. Reader in Psychology, School of Psychology, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland
Abstract
Road deaths have halved since the 1960s, an outcome that suggests an improving safety culture: road-users collectively and individually focusing on safety. However, the reduction may be attributed to reduced walking and cycling, increased traffic density and improved NHS trauma care. Although more contentious, safety engineering should also be considered. Finally, fuel shortage has in the past reduced deaths and may do so in the future. Compared with rail and terrorism, the safety culture pertaining to road use is weak.