United States Department of Transportation
Distraction and Drowsiness in Motorcoach Drivers: Research Brief
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2016-11-01
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Abstract:Motorcoach crashes—when they occur—can involve multiple injuries and deaths, beyond what is typically experienced in light vehicle crashes. Driver error is often cited as a factor in these crashes, with distraction and drowsiness being primary concerns. When compared to truck crashes, bus fatalities occur at a rate that is more than one-third higher than large truck fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Despite the large number of motorcoaches registered in the United States and the higher fatality rates associated with motorcoach crashes, limited research has been conducted on motorcoach operations. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact that driver distraction and drowsiness have on motorcoach operations.
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