Previous studies have demonstrated that young drivers fail both to scan for and mitigate latent hazards mostly due to their cluelessness. This study aims to investigate whether these skills could be … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Visual Warnings on Young Drivers Hazard Anticipation and Hazard Mitigation Abilities
Driving Simulators
Validation of a Signalization Scheme for Road Works at a Roundabout (Simulator Study)
Safe work zones are very important to road authorities. The European Parliament emphasizes this and “Calls on the Commission to ensure that road work sites are made safer through guidelines for … [Read more...] about Validation of a Signalization Scheme for Road Works at a Roundabout (Simulator Study)
Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Driver Responses to the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
This study was conducted to assess how motorists approaching a simulated work zone with an AWARE alarm system would respond if the alarms are activated (and understand why they responded as they did), … [Read more...] about Driver Responses to the AWARE Intrusion Alarm System
Effects of In-Vehicle Messaging on Mental Workload During Driving Through Work Zones
Driving through work zones is especially risky. This study investigates a potential strategy for warning drivers of important events during work zone driving using in-vehicle smartphone messages. … [Read more...] about Effects of In-Vehicle Messaging on Mental Workload During Driving Through Work Zones