The study suggests that older drivers have trouble navigating the roads, which were not designed with them in mind. For many aging motorists, signs are hard to read, lanes are too narrow and left- … [Read more...] about Roads Deadlier for Older Drivers
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Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones
Traffic control devices (TCD) in workzones are intended to provide sufficient guidance to motorists to help prevent collisions, especially with construction operations. Based on the study of their use … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones
Older Drivers Say … Stop Signs of Confusion
In 1990, eight retired employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation took a break from retirement activity to help IDOT conduct its Older Driver Study of Traffic Control Devices. Those … [Read more...] about Older Drivers Say … Stop Signs of Confusion
Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices
The report documents the results of a human factors laboratory study conducted in Texas to evaluate driver understanding of 13 work zone flagger signals. A total of 123 motorists participated in the … [Read more...] about Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices