Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
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Effectiveness of Changeable Message Displays in Advance of High-Speed Freeway Lane Closures
The objective of the research reported herein was to determine effective advance-message presentation (e.g., display type, message content, placement distance) for lane closures on high-speed … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Changeable Message Displays in Advance of High-Speed Freeway Lane Closures
Effect of Nonpermanent Pavement Markings on Driver Performance
A study was conducted to determine the effect on driver performance of different length pavement markings commonly used in work zones. The study was conducted on a divided multilane facility, and the … [Read more...] about Effect of Nonpermanent Pavement Markings on Driver Performance
Driver Performance Comparison of Fluorescent Orange to Standard Orange Work Zone Traffic Signs
Some agencies use durable fluorescent orange sign sheeting on warning signs in work zones. The literature shows that such sheeting is more conspicuous than standard nonfluorescent orange sheeting, but … [Read more...] about Driver Performance Comparison of Fluorescent Orange to Standard Orange Work Zone Traffic Signs
Driver Understanding of Work-Zone Flagger Signals
The results of a human-factors laboratory study conducted in Texas to evaluate driver understanding of 13 work-zone flagger signals are reported. This was an exploratory study in which 123 motorists … [Read more...] about Driver Understanding of Work-Zone Flagger Signals
Teenage Drivers’ Understanding of Traffic Control Devices
Teenage drivers are involved in traffic crashes more often than any other driver group, and their fundamental knowledge of traffic control devices and rules of the road is extremely important in safe … [Read more...] about Teenage Drivers’ Understanding of Traffic Control Devices