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, Effects, and Mitigation gives a comprehensive overview of this issue, outlining the underlying theory of distraction, its effects on driving performance and safety, strategies for mitigating its effects, and directions for future research. It also brings together the wide array of literature on the topic into one, all-inclusive, volume. Includes Recommendations for Managing Distractions in the Technological Age This comprehensive volume reviews the full range of distracting activities that occur while driving, and available ergonomic methods, guidelines, and checklists for the measurement and mitigation of driver distraction. It also recommends ways to manage distraction through enhanced data collection and analysis, driver education and training, driver licensing, legislation and enforcement, vehicle design, road design, company policies, and future research. Beneficial for a broad audience, including: Vehicle manufacturers Road transport authorities and safety agencies Traffic and transport engineers Automotive equipment manufacturers and suppliers Company safety managers Standards organizations Transport safety research agencies This work comes at a critical time when road safety authorities are just beginning to recognize the importance of driver distraction as a road safety issue. With balanced and practical guidance, it aims to prevent driver distraction from escalating into an even more significant problem.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael A. Regan (French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research (INRETS), Lyon, France / Monash University, Accident Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia) ,
John D. Lee (University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA) ,
Kristie Young (Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia) ,
John D. Lee (University of Iowa, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 1.111kg
ISBN: 9780849374265
ISBN 10: 084937426
Pages: 672
Publication Date: 15 October 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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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)
Author Information
Michael A. Regan, John D. Lee, Kristie Young
