Research
A Multi-Site Examination for the Impact of Changes in Posted Speed Limit on Traffic Safety
This study examined the effects of posted speed limit changes on traffic safety by conducting before-and-after assessments using crash and speed data from multiple sites.
July 2023 Research Brief
Change in Mental Models of ADAS in Relation to Quantity and Quality of Exposure
This longitudinal driving simulator study assesses how exposure to different amounts and types of edge-case events influence the development and accuracy of drivers’ understanding of vehicle automation.
June 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary
Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Automated Vehicles, United States, 2021: Examining the Alignment Between Preferences for Adoption and Perceived Safety
This study examined how well people’s attitudes regarding automated vehicles adoption were aligned with their perceptions of the safety of driving or riding in automated vehicles.
May 2023 Research Brief
Strategies to Educate the Public and Correct Misunderstandings About Cannabis Use and Impaired Driving
with the University of California, San Diego
Project SynopsisStrategies to Educate the Public and Correct Misunderstandings About Cannabis Use and Impaired Driving
with the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Project SynopsisDrowsiness and Decision Making During Long Drives: A Driving Simulation Study
This report presents the results of a driving simulation study designed to assess the extent to which drowsy drivers are aware of their own drowsiness as well as factors influencing their decisions regarding whether to continue driving or stop for a break.
March 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary