Impact of Speeds on Drivers and Vehicles – Results from Crash Tests
This study examines how vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection degrade as impact speeds increase. The results and implications in this report provide valuable information for those who advocate for safety considerations when setting maximum posted speed limits.
January 2021 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults
The objective of this project was to examine effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers and offer practical guidance to driver licensing officials and policymakers.
January 2021 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
Examining the Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities in the United States, 2009–2018
This research examines the increase in pedestrian fatalities from 2009 to 2018 through analysis of changes in the presence of certain pedestrian, driver, vehicle, and environmental factors.
January 2021 // Research Brief
Effects of Hearing Impairment on Driving Exposure and Patterns Among a Large Cohort of Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This brief examines the effects of hearing impairment, alone and in combination with cognitive and/or visual impairment, on the driving exposure and patterns of older drivers.
December 2020 // Research Brief
Older Drivers and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
This research brief describes the efforts to address questions on driver perception of and learning methods for advanced driver assistance systems using data from AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (AAA LongROAD) studies.
December 2020 // Research Brief
A Simulator-Based Evaluation of Two Hazard Anticipation Training Programs for Novice Drivers
Young novice drivers have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age. This research examines the effects of two computer-based training programs that seek to improve inexperienced drivers’ ability to detect and respond to hazards on the road.
December 2020 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
Driver’s Arousal and Workload under Partial Vehicle Automation
This research examines driver workload and arousal when driving different vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). In an on-road study, drivers from two age groups drove on different road types under manual or automated conditions.
September 2020 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
Impact of Information on Consumer Understanding of a Partially Automated Driving System
Subtle differences in consumer information can exert powerful influence on consumer expectations and understanding of active driving assistance systems. This study highlights the importance of ensuring that materials are not only technically accurate but also balanced.
September 2020 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index
The Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI) is a nationally representative survey that has been conducted annually since 2008 to identify American drivers’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors related to traffic safety issues.
June 2020 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet
The Impact of Driver’s Mental Models of Advanced Vehicle Technologies on Safety and Performance
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.
June 2020 // Technical Report // Fact Sheet