American Driving Survey, 2014 – 2017
The American Driving Survey collects and analyzes data related to driving patterns of the public in the United States. This brief summarized the results based on data collected from 2016 through 2017 compared to those collected from 2014 through 2015.
February 2019 // Research Brief PDF
Objectively Derived and Self-Reported Measures of Driving Exposure and Patterns Among Older Adults: AAA LongROAD Study
This research brief examines self-reported and objectively derived measures of driving in an older population.
January 2019 // Research Brief PDF
2018 Forum on the Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Vulnerable Road Users and Driver Behavior and Performance: A Summary Report
This report summarizes presentations, discussion, and outcomes from a stakeholder forum on the impact of 21st-century automotive technologies on vulnerable road users and on driver behavior and performance.
January 2019 // Full Report PDF
Medication Use in Older Adult Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This research brief examines the amount and types of medications used by older drivers. Many of these medications have been associated with increased crash risk.
November 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This research brief asses the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults that is associated with high levels morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.
November 2018 // Research Brief PDF
The Relationship Between Visual Abilities and Driving Habits Among Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study
This research brief assesses driving habits related to visual function using objective measures of driving amongst older driver participants in the LongROAD study.
October 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Assessing Fatality Rates in Crash Involvement for Motorists and Non-Motorists in Teen Driver Crashes by Risk Factor
This research brief presents findings from the 2016 FARS and CRSS database assessing the rate of fatalities for different individuals, and different risk factors involved in a teen driver crash
October 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Countermeasures Against Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug-Impaired Driving
This report describes prescription and over-the-counter countermeasures related to pharmacy and medical; data recording and toxicology; law enforcement and judicial; and education and advertising.
October 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Potential Reduction in Crashes, Injuries and Deaths from Large-Scale Deployment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
A synthesis of existing research on the potential safety benefits of selected Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) providing new estimates of the numbers of crashes, injuries, and deaths that such systems could potentially help prevent.
September 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Vehicle Owners’ Experiences with and Reactions to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
This report presents the results of a survey of over 1,200 owners of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The data reflects owners’ opinions about, understanding of, and experiences with the ADAS technologies.
September 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF