2019 Forum on the Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users: Summary Report
2019 Forum on the Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users: Summary Report
The LongROAD Study - Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers
Evidence-Based Behavior Change Campaigns to Improve Traffic Safety Toolkit
Driver Behavior & Performance
Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors.
Emerging Technologies
Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies
Roadway Systems & Drivers
Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers.
Vulnerable Road Users
Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers.
Featured Research
Older Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database Update
March 2020
This project documented current, relevant driver licensing practices and policies for all 50 states and the District of Columbia in order to update and expand the Driver Licensing Policies and Practices database.
The Impact of Driver’s Mental Models of Advanced Vehicle Technologies on Safety and Performance
June 2020
This research examines how the quality of a driver’s understanding of advanced vehicle technology, also known as a mental model, impacts his or her performance and safety. Drivers with weak or strong mental models encountered safety-critical events in a driving simulator.
Review of Current Practices for Setting Posted Speed Limits
April 2019
The aim of this study is to investigate the current practice of how speed limits are set across the country and to understand how the process impacts the traffic environment and drivers’ behaviors.
Cannabis Use Among Drivers in Fatal Crashes in Washington State Before and After Legalization
January 2020
This study examines marijuana involvement in fatal crashes in Washington State before and after recreational use of cannabis became legal in the state.