Visual and Cognitive Demands of Using Apple CarPlay, Google’s Android Auto and Five Different OEM Infotainment Systems
This research examines the visual (eyes-off-road) and cognitive (mental) demand associated with common in-vehicle tasks including making a phone call, sending a text message, programming audio entertainment and programming navigation systems using Apple CarPlay, Google’s Androi
June 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Properly and Effectively Adjudicating Drugged Drivers: The Development of Online Curricula
In order to expand access to training in drugged driving adjudication, the AAA Foundation funded the development and production of online courses for judges and prosecutors.
June 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Orientation Sessions for Parents of Young Novice Drivers: An Assessment of U.S. Programs and Recommendations
Based on a review of existing programs and the available scientific literature, this project provides recommendations to enhance parent orientation sessions that are part of the teen driver training and licensing process.
May 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers
This report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
May 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Hit-and-Run Crashes: Prevalence, Contributing Factors and Countermeasures
Hit-and-run crashes and fatalities rates have been increasing at an alarming rate.
April 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Advancing Drugged Driving Data at the State Level: State-by-State Assessment
This study assessed current policies and practices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as related to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s publication Advancing Drugged Driving Data at the State Level: Synthesis of Barriers and Expert Panel Recommendations (2016).
April 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Marijuana Use in Older Drivers in Colorado: A LongROAD Study
This research brief describes marijuana use and its relationship to self-reported driving outcomes among older drivers using baseline data from the Colorado cohort of the LongROAD study.
April 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Observed Maintenance, Damage, Technologies, and Adaptations among Vehicles of Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study
Using baseline data from the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) study, this research brief describes general vehicle information, maintenance, damage, and presence of in-vehicle advanced technologies and aftermarket adaptations.
April 2018 // Research Brief PDF
2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index
The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey, identifying driver’s attitudes and behaviors related to traffic safety. Road safety topics covered include speeding, red light running, seat belt use, distracted, drowsy and drunk driving.
March 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
2017 Forum on the Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users: A Summary Report
This report summarizes presentations, discussion, and outcomes from a stakeholder forum on the impact of 21st-century automotive technologies on drivers.
February 2018 // Full Report PDF