The lane-changing behavior in work zone areas has special features than a regular lane change as the former is usually compulsively motivated involving complicated cognitive processes with drivers’ … [Read more...] about Exploring the Effects of the Location of the Lane-End Sign and Traffic Volume on Multistage Lane-Changing Behaviors in Work Zone Areas: A Driving Simulator-Based Study
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Preventing Runovers and Backovers
Based on more than two decades of government and industry research, this course includes step-by-step instructions on preventing worker “struck-by” incidents through creation of “Internal Traffic … [Read more...] about Preventing Runovers and Backovers
Safe Backing & Spotting
This certificate program focuses on training workers and operators on avoiding being struck by construction vehicles and equipment primarily in backing-up operations. Students will learn to deal with … [Read more...] about Safe Backing & Spotting
Road Worker Killed by Reversing Dump Truck
A Tampa road worker, 26-year-old Kimbrough W. Haines III, was working in a construction zone when a dump truck backed over and killed him. … [Read more...] about Road Worker Killed by Reversing Dump Truck
Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
On July 26, 2012, a 53-year-old male municipal police officer (victim) was fatally injured when he was struck by a backing dump truck while performing a traffic detail for a water line replacement … [Read more...] about Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
Socio-Demographic Impacts on Lane-Changing Action Time and Distance in Work Zone with Drivers’ Smart Advisory System
A lane-changing behavior is an important component of traffic simulation. Lane-changing actions are normally confined to the decision-making process of the task, and the action itself is assumed as an … [Read more...] about Socio-Demographic Impacts on Lane-Changing Action Time and Distance in Work Zone with Drivers’ Smart Advisory System