Crash Risks May Spike Immediately After a Near Miss
The short period of time after narrowly averting a vehicular accident is a vulnerable one for drivers, especially in city driving… More
Distracted Driving
Taming Traffic Tension with Behavioral Science
Stress, heat, expensive cars, and even larger-size driving seats are associated with aggression or rudeness on the road… More
How Boring Roads Lead to Distracted Driving
A simulation study suggests that drivers’ minds wander more often when they travel on empty roads compared to busy routes… More
Why We Can’t Stop Texting and Driving
Once smartphones arrived in the hands of the masses, it didn’t take long for drivers to start using them behind the wheel… More
Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving
If you’re reading this on your phone while driving, stop it. Especially if you’re a young neurotic extroverted guy who… More
NC State researchers use simulator to make roads safer
CBS: Distracted driving is a major problem in the nation, ranging from what’s on the radio to making calls and… More