1st Edition

Driver Distraction Theory, Effects, and Mitigation

Edited By Michael A. Regan, John D. Lee, Kristie Young Copyright 2009
672 Pages 61 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

672 Pages
by CRC Press

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... Read more

INTRODUCTION

Introduction, M.A. Regan, K.L. Young, and J.D. Lee

DEFINITIONS, THEORIES, AND MODELS OF DRIVER DISTRACTION

On the Philosophical Foundations of the Distracted Driver and Driving Distraction, P.A. Hancock, M. Mouloua, and J.W. Senders

Defining Driver Distraction, J.D. Lee, K.L. Young, and M.A. Regan

What Drives Distraction? Distraction as a Breakdown of Multilevel Control, J. D. Lee, M.A. Regan, and K.L. Young

Models of Attention, Distraction, and Highway Hazard Avoidance, C.D. Wickens and W.J. Horrey

MEASUREMENT OF DRIVER DISTRACTION

Measuring Exposure to Driver Distraction, S.P. McEvoy and M.R. Stevenson

Measuring the Effects of Driver Distraction: Direct Driving Performance Methods and Measures, K.L. Young, M.A. Regan, and J.D. Lee

Surrogate Distraction Measurement Techniques: The Lane Change Test, S. Mattes and A. Hallén

Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Visual Occlusion as a Surrogate Distraction Measurement Technique, J.P. Foley

Distraction Assessment Methods Based on Visual Behavior and Event Detection, T.W. Victor, J. Engström, and J.L. Harbluk

EFFECTS OF DISTRACTION ON DRIVING PERFORMANCE

Cellular Phones and Driver Distraction, F.A. Drews and D.L. Strayer

Sources of Distraction inside the Vehicle and Their Effects on Driving Performance, M. Bayly, K.L. Young, and M.A. Regan

Distractions outside the Vehicle, T. Horberry and J. Edquist

Distraction and Public Transport: Case Study of Bus Driver Distraction, P.M. Salmon, K.L. Young, and M.A. Regan

DISTRACTION, CRASHES, AND CRASH RISK

Sources of Driver Distraction, M.A. Regan, K.L. Young, J.D. Lee, and C.P. Gordon

Crash Studies of Driver Distraction, C.P. Gordon

Epidemiological Research on Driver Distraction, S.P. McEvoy and M.R. Stevenson

Driver Distraction Exposure Research: A Summary of Findings, K.L. Young and M.A. Regan

FACTORS MEDIATING THE EFFECTS OF DISTRACTION

Factors Moderating the Impact of Distraction on Driving Performance and Safety, K.L. Young, M.A. Regan, and J.D. Lee

Distraction and the Older Driver, S. Koppel, J.L. Charlton, and B. Fildes

The Relationship between Driver Fatigue and Driver Distraction, A. Williamson

DESIGN AND STANDARDIZATION

European Approaches to Principles, Codes, Guidelines, and Checklists for In-Vehicle HMI, A. Stevens

North American Approaches to Principles, Codes, Guidelines, and Checklists for In-Vehicle HMI, P.C. Burns

Japanese Approaches to Principles, Codes, Guidelines, and Checklists for In-Vehicle HMI, M. Akamatsu

Driver Interface Safety and Usability Standards: An Overview, P. Green

PREVENTION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Real-Time Distraction Countermeasures, J. Engström and T.W. Victor

Driving Task Demand–Based Distraction Mitigation, H. Zhang, M.R.H. Smith, and G.J. Witt

Estimates of Driver Distraction, M.R.H. Smith, G.J. Witt, D.L. Bakowski, D. Leblanc, and J.D. Lee

Designing Feedback to Mitigate Distraction, B. Donmez, L. Boyle, and J.D. Lee

Driver Distraction Injury Prevention Countermeasures—Part 1: Data Collection, Legislation and Enforcement, Vehicle Fleet, Management, and Driver Licensing, M.A. Regan, K.L. Young, and J.D. Lee

Driver Distraction Injury Prevention Countermeasures—Part 2: Education and Training, M. A. Regan, J.D. Lee, and K.L. Young

Driver Distraction Injury Prevention Countermeasures—Part 3: Vehicle, Technology, and Road Design, T.W. Victor, M.A. Regan, J.D. Lee, and K.L. Young

Government and Industry Perspectives on Driver Distraction, C. Tingvall, L. Eckstein, and M. Hammer

CONCLUSIONS

Some Concluding Remarks, M.A. Regan, K.L. Young, and J.D. Lee

Index

Biography

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

"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)