Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors
Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies
Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers
Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers
Featured Research

Alternative Transportation Use and Life Satisfaction Among Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
March 2025
This research brief investigates changes in use of alternative transportation modes and satisfaction with health, family life, and daily life over time among older drivers.

Effects of Training Content and Approach on Drivers’ Understanding of and Performance with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
May 2025
Advanced driver assistance systems have the potential to make driving safer and more comfortable, but it is important for drivers to understand them and use them safely. This report examines how training influences drivers’ understanding of and performance with these systems.

Roadside Assistance Vehicle Lighting: Review of Scientific Research and State Regulations
April 2025
This project reviews and synthesizes available research on different properties of roadside service vehicle emergency lighting and reviews state regulations that currently guide the selection of warning lights for roadside service vehicles.

Increasing the Use of Smartphone-Limiting Technology to Combat Distracted Driving
April 2025
The current study aimed to understand barriers to using smartphone-limiting technologies to reduce distraction while driving and to examine ways to overcome these barriers through educational materials to improve driver awareness and knowledge of the countermeasures.