Tag: Countermeasures

drowsy driver behind the wheel

Driver Behavior & Performance

Drowsiness and Decision Making During Long Drives: A Driving Simulation Study

This report presents the results of a driving simulation study designed to assess the extent to which drowsy drivers are aware of their own drowsiness as well as factors influencing their decisions regarding whether to continue driving or stop for a break.

March 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Roadway Systems & Drivers

Protecting Roadside Workers: Field Evaluation of Flares, Cones, and Tow Truck Light Patterns

This report documents a study with three aims: evaluate the effectiveness of flares or cones in combination with two different tow truck lighting systems; survey workers regarding use of flares and cones; and document available and potential countermeasures.

January 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Roadway Systems & Drivers

Protecting Roadside Workers: Field Evaluation of a Vehicle-Mounted Variable Message Sign and Examination of Worker Perceptions and Use of Countermeasures

This project assesses the effectiveness of a vehicle-mounted variable message sign in promoting safer behaviors in passing motorists. The study also examined workers’ perceptions and adoption or use of different countermeasures.

January 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

drowsy driver behind the wheel

Driver Behavior & Performance

Countermeasures to Reduce Drowsy Driving: Results of a Literature Review and Discussions with Experts

This report presents the results of a literature review and discussions with experts to summarize the current state of knowledge on the effectiveness of countermeasures intended to reduce drowsy driving and the associated motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths.

September 2022 Technical Report | Report Summary

Driver Behavior & Performance

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 Technical Report | Report Summary