An Observational Evaluation of Safety and Operations Resulting From Driver Distraction
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2015-12-31
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01590522
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Edition:Final Report
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Abstract:Although laws have been passed in many states that prohibit distracted driving behaviors, people disregard these restrictions and continue to use various devices while driving. By observing random drivers who may or may not be distracted, this research attempted to find commonalities among drivers and further understand driver behavior while distracted, at a critical juncture (i.e., while actively engaged in the driving task). Data collection in this area to date has primarily been concentrated at intersections where observations are easier to capture; however, observations made while drivers are engaged in the driving task are more critical in nature as it is this point in time when the distraction related behavior is most concerning. To this end, the research team employed a probe vehicle strategy on various roadway types, and as other vehicles were passed or passing direct observations were made and recorded for the driver distraction type (for both distracted and non-distracted behaviors) and associated information about the driver and vehicle. This type of mobile observation had the ability to shed light on natural driving behaviors without driver manipulation. Record URL:
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