Search Results for distracted driving
Timing of Driver’s License Acquisition and Reasons for Delay among Young People in the United States, 2012
The Situation Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers Despite the traditional view that teens are eager to begin driving as soon as possible, evidence...
August 2013 Technical Report | Report Summary
Older Adults’ Knowledge About Medications That Can Impact Driving
...conducted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham to assess their knowledge regarding both prescription and over the counter (OTC) medication use and driving. Interviews were conducted in Alabama with...
August 2009 Technical Report | Report Summary
Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile III: A Comparison of Ten 2015 In-Vehicle Information Systems
...6 distinct tasks were given to participants utilizing the vehicles’ unique voice activated information system – including contact calling, number dialing, and music selection while they were driving. Post-test evaluation...
October 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Keeping Older Adults Driving Safely: A Research Synthesis of Advanced In-Vehicle Technologies: A LongROAD Study
...record analysis, naturalistic driving, and simulated driving studies. Included studies of drivers of all ages for technologies with limited literature. Three categories of systems were assessed: crash avoidance, in-vehicle information,...
December 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Use of Advanced In-Vehicle Technology by Younger and Older Early Adopters
...as the American population ages. It is possible that new technologies such as ACC can assist older drivers to drive more safely with less stress, thus extending their safe driving...
September 2008 Technical Report | Report Summary
Driver License Renewal Policies and Fatal Crash Involvement Rates of Older Drivers, United States, 1985–2011
In many respects, older drivers are among the nation’s safest road users. They tend not to drink and drive, and they frequently buckle up, avoid distractions, and self-regulate their driving...
July 2014 Technical Report | Report Summary
Evaluation of New Jersey’s Graduated Driver Licensing System
...driving without an adult in the vehicle. New Jersey’s GDL system, effective January 1, 2001, applies to all new drivers irrespective of age and is widely regarded as one of...
February 2010 Technical Report | Report Summary
Young Driver Crash Rates in New Jersey by Driving Experience, Age, and License Phase
The Situation Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers Despite the traditional view that teens are eager to begin driving as soon as possible, evidence...
October 2014 Technical Report