Transportation Safety Training in Rural Areas: An Exploration of Virtual Reality and Driving Simulation in Driver Response and Awareness

Long, Suzanna K; Corns, Steven M; Adeoson, Emmanuel

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Transportation Safety Training in Rural Areas: An Exploration of Virtual Reality and Driving Simulation in Driver Response and Awareness

2023-03-30
By Long, Suzanna K ; Corns, Steven M ; Adeoson, Emmanuel

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Creators:

Long, Suzanna K ; Corns, Steven M ; Adeoson, Emmanuel
Corporate Creators:

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Corporate Contributors:

University of Nebraska. Mid-America Transportation Center ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
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Publication/ Report Number:

25-1121-0005-127-1
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Missouri;United States
Edition:

Final Report January 2021-June 2023
Corporate Publisher:

University of Nebraska. Mid-America Transportation Center
Abstract:

This research evaluates the effectiveness of using simulated virtual reality driving environments to improve transportation safety in rural areas. The transportation accident fatality rate is more than double the national average in rural areas and highlights an important opportunity to address these challenges through improved safety protocols and investment. A review of the literature revealed high frequency scenarios that contributed the most to fatality or injury accidents. Virtual reality driving simulations were created based on these high frequency events using a rural roadway of interest identified with the assistance of the Missouri Department of Transportation. Scenarios considered weather-related conditions, such as flooding or snowfall, along with wildlife crossings, as part of the virtual training. Engineering managers in state or county departments of transportation can use this research to develop training protocols with community planners in rural regions.
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PDF
Funding:

69A3551747107
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77850/dot_77850_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 4.57 MB]
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University Transportation Centers
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