Research
Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries, and Deaths in Relation to Weather Conditions, United States, 2010-2014
This study investigated the number of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths that occurred in the United States in years 2010-2014 in relation to weather conditions and roadway surface conditions.
January 2016 Technical Report | Report Summary
Self-Regulation of Driving by Older Adults: A LongROAD Study
Findings from this report originate from an extensive synthesis of the literature on self-regulation of driving among older adults. The synthesis builds on earlier reviews of the literature by the authors, and extends literature findings on specific aspects self-regulation.
December 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Keeping Older Adults Driving Safely: A Research Synthesis of Advanced In-Vehicle Technologies: A LongROAD Study
This report synthesizes the knowledge about older drivers and advanced in-vehicle technologies, focusing on three areas: use, perception, and outcomes.
December 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Prevalence of Self-Reported Drowsy Driving, United States: 2015
This study provides updated estimates of the prevalence of self-reported drowsy driving based on data from a nationally-representative survey of drivers conducted in 2015.
November 2015 Technical Report
The Smartphone and the Driver’s Cognitive Workload: A Comparison of Apple, Google, and Microsoft’s Intelligent Personal Assistants
This research examines the impact of voice-based interactions using three different intelligent personal assistants (Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Now for Android phones, and Microsoft’s Cortana) on the cognitive workload of the driver.
October 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile III: A Comparison of Ten 2015 In-Vehicle Information Systems
This research represents the third phase of the Foundation’s investigation into cognitive distraction, examining the cognitive demand of completing several common tasks on the in-vehicle infotainment systems of 10 new vehicles available in the U.S.
October 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Older Adults’ Preferences for Communication with Healthcare Providers About Driving
A synthesis of qualitative studies of older adults’ preferences concerning communication with their healthcare providers about driving, including driving safety and planning for future “driving retirement".
September 2015 Technical Report
Driving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older Adults
This report presents a systematic review of past studies of what happens after older people stop driving.
July 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary
Using Naturalistic Driving Data to Assess Vehicle-to-Vehicle Crashes Involving Fleet Drivers
This report examines behaviors observed in crashes of fleet vehicles captured on in-vehicle video cameras.
June 2015 Technical Report
Teen Driver Crashes: 1994-2013
This study investigates the changes and trends in the number of teenage drivers aged 15 – 19 involved in police-reported crashes each year for the 20-year period from 1994 through 2013.
May 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary