Research
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
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
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
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
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
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