Driver Distraction: Theory, Effects, and Mitigation

by Michael A. Regan (Editor), John D. Lee (Editor), Kristie Young (Editor)

Overview

A Practical Resource for Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Driver Distraction It is estimated that up to 23 percent of crashes and near-crashes are caused by driver distraction, and these figures will likely increase as more and more distractions, both inside and outside the vehicle, compete for driver attention. Driver Distraction: Theory, E

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040064108
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/15/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	672
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Michael A. Regan, John D. Lee, Kristie Young

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION. DEFINITIONS, THEORIES, AND MODELS OF DRIVER DISTRACTION. MEASUREMENT OF DRIVER DISTRACTION. EFFECTS OF DISTRACTION ON DRIVING PERFORMANCE. DISTRACTION, CRASHES, AND CRASH RISK. FACTORS MEDIATING THE EFFECTS OF DISTRACTION. DESIGN AND STANDARDIZATION. PREVENTION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES. CONCLUSIONS.

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a very thorough treatment of driver distraction, with everything you ever wanted to know about the topic, and more. It is one of the most interesting and informative books on traffic safety I have read in some time. The chapters are clearly written with a minimum of technical jargon. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the sources, causes and effects of driver distraction and how distraction can be reduced."

- Bob Dewar (no listed affiliation)

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