Objective Speeding in work zones is common and poses significant safety hazards to motorists and workers. Previous studies have demonstrated that speeding is reduced when workers are visible to the … [Read more...] about Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?
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A Psychological Perspective of Drivers’ Speed Preferences in Work Zones and Its Implications for Policy and Practice
All traffic safety work conducted in Norway is based on the goal that nobody should be killed or severely injured in a traffic crash. According to this philosophy, called “Vision Zero”, road … [Read more...] about A Psychological Perspective of Drivers’ Speed Preferences in Work Zones and Its Implications for Policy and Practice
Road Sign Vision and Driver Behaviour in Work Zones
The effectiveness of roadwork signs on drivers’ safety is a poorly investigated topic. The present study examined visual fixations of 29 participants to work zone signs, while driving 27 km along … [Read more...] about Road Sign Vision and Driver Behaviour in Work Zones
Using Driver State Detection in Automated Vehicles
The next several years will bring a large increase in automated vehicle capabilities. High levels of automation will require bi-directional transfers of control between the driver and vehicle. These … [Read more...] about Using Driver State Detection in Automated Vehicles
Behavioral Measures for 48 Participants in Work-Zone Messaging Driving Simulation Study Collected in 2016 at the University of Minnesota
This study explored the impact of in-vehicle messages to alert drivers to events within a simulated work zone. Participants used a partial motion-based driving simulator made by Realtime Technologies, … [Read more...] about Behavioral Measures for 48 Participants in Work-Zone Messaging Driving Simulation Study Collected in 2016 at the University of Minnesota
Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones
Remotely operated devices for traffic control–portable traffic lights and automated flagger assistance devices–are used to improve flagger safety in a one-lane-each-way work zone with lane closure. … [Read more...] about Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones