Tag: Impaired Driving

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Driver Behavior & Performance

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

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

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

Use of Potentially Impairing Medications in Relation to Driving, United States, 2021

This study investigates the prevalence of recent use of potentially driver impairing medications and driving after use among U.S. drivers.

July 2022 Research Brief

Driver Behavior & Performance

Cannabis Use Among Drivers in Fatal Crashes in Washington State Before and After Legalization

This study examines marijuana involvement in fatal crashes in Washington State before and after recreational use of cannabis became legal in the state.

January 2020 Research Brief