Research
Examining Equity in Traffic Safety: A National Perspective and Case Studies in Several States
Project Synopsis
2022 Traffic Safety Culture Index
The 2022 iteration of the annual Traffic Safety Culture Index describes Americans’ perceptions of, attitudes towards and engagement in dangerous driving behaviors and identifies profiles of risky driving.
November 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary
A Safe System Guide for Transportation: Sharing this Approach to Lead Your Community to Action
This document presents recommendations for framing Safe System interventions to facilitate public acceptance and support.
November 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary
Physical Function and Frailty Are Associated with Self-Regulation of Driving among Older Adults: A LongROAD Study
This study examined physical function and frailty, and their association with strategic driving self-regulation, using data from the AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers study.
October 2023 Research Brief
Mapping Comprehension of ADAS across Different Road Users
This survey study examined how level of knowledge of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) varied by driver type, experience, perceptions regarding vehicle technology, attitudes and preferences towards education, and confidence, among others.
October 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary
A Multi-Method Approach to Understanding Drivers’ Experiences and Behavior Under Partial Vehicle Automation
This study used three different approaches—experimental, naturalistic, and survey—to investigate how drivers interact with and adapt to vehicle automation systems in real-world scenarios over an extended period of time.
September 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary
Measuring and Predicting Drivers’ Takeover Readiness and Supporting Takeover Transitions in Automated Driving
This report highlights two studies aimed at facilitating takeover transitions in Level 3 automation, including an examination of factors predictive of driver takeover readiness as well as a gaze guidance system that supports attention during control takeovers.
September 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary