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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Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices
The report documents the results of a human factors laboratory study conducted in Texas to evaluate driver understanding of 13 work zone flagger signals. A total of 123 motorists participated in the … [Read more...] about Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices
Texas Driver Understanding of Abbreviations for Dynamic Message Signs
This report presents recommendations to improve the design of messages for dynamic message signs (DMSs). Specifically, it presents recommendations for effective abbreviations that can be used when the … [Read more...] about Texas Driver Understanding of Abbreviations for Dynamic Message Signs
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
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
Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones
Motorists encounter numerous problems that are not currently addressed in traffic control manuals for urban work zones. The motorists' is critical to ensure safe operations. A detailed survey about … [Read more...] about Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones