Prepare a Research Paper from one of the topics selected from those listed below:

SUBJECT MOTOR FLEET SAFETY

APA FORMAT

1. Research a recent (within the last three years) hazardous materials incident on U.S. roadways involving trucking

and describe what happened, what specific safety measures were and were not followed, and how the accident

might have been avoided or results of the accident reduced.

2. Research a recent (within the last three years) major accident on roadways of the U.S. involving a truck/trailer

combination that resulted in major damage or major injuries. Describe the factors leading up to the accident and

how application of specific principles you have learned in this course could have either prevented the accident or

reduced the damages.

3. Research a major terrorism incident involving use of a vehicle as a weapon (within the last three years) anywhere

in the world and describe what specific measures could have been taken to prevent the incident or to lessen its

impact.

The paper should be at least five to seven pages in length, be written using APA format and have the following elements:

 Cover sheet

 Introduction

 Description of accident

 Specific measures or factors listed that were not followed or led up to the accident

 Recommendations as to what specifically could have been done to prevent or reduce damage from the

accident/incident

 A conclusion section giving a summary to support your views/ideas

Note: If you use an accident that has been fully investigated by an agency of the government and you utilize their

recommendations, you must explain why you feel each of these recommendations are valid and how you feel that

they could be put into place.