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.
Driver Performance
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