Research

Identifying Outcome Measures to Evaluate Drivers’ Knowledge of Vehicle Automation

Emerging Technologies

Identifying Outcome Measures to Evaluate Drivers’ Knowledge of Vehicle Automation

The main objective of this study was to identify and appraise outcome measures that could be used to assess or infer a driver’s knowledge of advanced vehicle technologies, and by extension, the effectiveness of training and education on these same technologies.

October 2024 Technical Report | Report Summary

Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study

This Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events and self-reported crashes.

October 2024 Research Brief

Factors that Influence Seat Belt Use

Ongoing Research

Factors that Influence Seat Belt Use

Project Synopsis

Attitudes Towards Speeding

Ongoing Research

Attitudes Towards Speeding

Project Synopsis

Safety Impacts of Road Debris

Ongoing Research

Safety Impacts of Road Debris

Project Synopsis

Understanding the Increasing Trend in Traffic Fatalities in Urban Areas

Ongoing Research

Understanding the Increasing Trend in Traffic Fatalities in Urban Areas

Project Synopsis

A Safe System Guide for Transportation: Successful Examples from Communities in the U.S.

Roadway Systems & Drivers

A Safe System Guide for Transportation: Successful Examples from Communities in the U.S.

This document presents best practices and examples on the adoption, implementation, and long-term sustainability of the Safe System approach.

September 2024 Technical Report | Report Summary // Menlo Park, California // McKenzie County, North Dakota // West Hartford, Connecticut // Madison, Wisconsin // Philadelphia, Pennsylvania // Massachusetts

American Driving Survey: 2023

Driver Behavior & Performance

American Driving Survey: 2023

This research brief presents statistics on the amount of driving done by the American public in 2023 based on data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual American Driving Survey.

August 2024 Research Brief

Consumer Education and Training for Vehicle Automation: Outcomes from an Expert Workshop

Emerging Technologies

Consumer Education and Training for Vehicle Automation: Outcomes from an Expert Workshop

This brief highlights an expert workshop that was convened to have interactive discussions to inform consumer education research and help advance science and knowledge in the space of vehicle automation.

July 2024 Research Brief

Traffic Safety Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fatal Crashes in 2020–2022

Driver Behavior & Performance

Traffic Safety Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fatal Crashes in 2020–2022

Traffic fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research highlights the fact that disadvantaged communities bore the brunt of the increase and calls for holistic solutions to promote equitable access to safe transportation.

July 2024 Research Brief