Construction zones pose a significant threat to both workers and drivers causing numerous injuries and deaths each year. Innovations in work zone safety could reduce these numbers. However, … [Read more...] about Examining Driver Behavior in Response to Work Zone Interventions: A Driving Simulator Study
Driver Performance
Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
There are several safety issues in work zone areas due to decrease in lane width, and presence of large equipment and on-site workers. The safety issues are compounded for drivers that are also drug … [Read more...] about Driving Performance of Drug-Impaired Bus Drivers in Work Zone Areas
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
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
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.
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