Motorist Comprehension of Traffic Control Devices: Statewide Survey Results

Details

• Creators:
  Womack, Katie N. ; Hawkins, H. Gene, Jr. ; Mounce, John M.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Comprehension
  • Data collection
  • Drivers
  • Surveys
  • Traffic control devices
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/TX-91/1261-2
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Edition:
  Interim: June 1991 to June 1992
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  A three-year study of motorist understanding of traffic control devices is currently in progress. The objective of the study is to conduct a detailed assessment of motorist comprehension of signs, signals, and markings utilizing a statistically valid survey of Texas motorists. Those traffic control devices determined to be less than adequately understood will be evaluated for possible improvement through revision to standards or public education. This interim report presents survey results and research directed to evaluation of motorist comprehension of selected traffic control devices. In-depth study findings and recommendations for improvement in understanding and response by motorists to specific traffic control devices will be addressed in the final report, to be published at the conclusion of the study.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2-18-91-1261
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82299/dot_82299_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 5.95 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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