-
Too Fast, Too Slow: Judging–And Misjudging–Speeds
Video played at different speeds can quickly alter what people perceive as normal speed, which may affect how we drive, play sports, and even make decisions as jury members.
-
Promising Behavioral Intervention Helps Cut Idling Car Engines
A recent behavioral intervention in the UK convinced up to 50% of drivers to switch off their idling engines, drastically reducing pollution and noise.
-
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 texting while behind the wheel. And experts say it is only going to get worse.
-
Beacons help Waze users navigate Pittsburgh’s tricky tunnel exits
Marketplace: Even before reliance on GPS, tunnel driving has been difficult for drivers. “As you go from light to dark, you have a momentary adjustment of the lighting in your eye, the responses of the
-
Teens Drive More Safely in the Months After a Crash
Research involving actual driving data from over 250 teens suggests that involvement in a severe crash may prompt adolescents to engage in safer driving behavior.
-
Can a Caffeine Buzz Improve Driving Safety?
A study conducted by the Australian Department of Defence finds that caffeine significantly improved driving performance in sleep-deprived individuals – even after 40 straight hours of wakefulness.
