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Book The Psychology of Driving

Download or read book The Psychology of Driving written by Graham J. Hole and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road accidents are the major cause of death and injury among young people in the developing world, and the field of psychology can offer great insights into the many factors that are at play when we get behind the wheels of our cars. Based on data collected around the world on drivers of all age groups, Graham Hole provides an up to date picture of the realities of driving, including visual perception issues, cell phone distractions, fatigue, drugs, and the effects of aging. These insights can help explain why we crash, as well as how we achieve the amazing feat of not crashing more often than we do. In this jargon-free and very accessible book, Hole applies psychological methods and insights to this every-day experience with two audiences in mind. First, he speaks to accident investigators, who frequently rely on well-developed understandings of engineering and forensics and less insight into the psychology of the driver. Second, of course, this book will be of value to anyone interested in the application of cognitive psychology to real-world behaviors, and to anyone who drives.

Book Human Factors in Intelligent Vehicles

Download or read book Human Factors in Intelligent Vehicles written by Cristina Olaverri-Monreal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Factors in Intelligent Vehicles addresses issues related to the analysis of human factors in the design and evaluation of intelligent vehicles for a wide spectrum of applications and over different dimensions. To commemorate the 8th anniversary of the IEEE ITS Workshop on Human Factors (http://hfiv.net) some recent works of authors active in the automotive human factors community have been collected in this book. Enclosed here are extended versions of papers and tutorials that were presented at the IEEE ITSS Workshop on “Human Factors in Intelligent Vehicles” and also included is additional deeper analysis along with detailed experimental and simulation results. The contributors cover autonomous vehicles as well as the frameworks for analyzing automation, modelling and methods for road users’ interaction such as intelligent user interfaces, including brain-computer interfaces and simulation and analysis tools related to human factors.

Book Injury in the Aging

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael Arthur Horan
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 1998-06-25
  • ISBN : 9780521621601
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Injury in the Aging written by Michael Arthur Horan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering volume which surveys our state of knowledge of injury in the aging from a comprehensive range of clinical and scientific perspectives.

Book The Rough Guide to Tunisia

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Tunisia written by Daniel Jacobs and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2001 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to North Africa's most popular destination, this text features coverage of the resorts - Hammamet, Sousse, Port el Kantaoui - and their beaches, with details of excursions, including trips to the Star Wars film set; recommendations of places to eat and stay for all budgets; accounts of all the sights; advice on getting around the country; and background on Tunisian history, culture and society, wildlife, and the country's passion for football.

Book promising approaches for enhancing elderly mobility

Download or read book promising approaches for enhancing elderly mobility written by lisa j. molnar, david w. eby, linda l. miller and published by . This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book IATSS Research

Download or read book IATSS Research written by 国際交通安全学会 and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Process of Reduction and Cessation of Driving Among Older Drivers  A Review of the Literature

Download or read book The Process of Reduction and Cessation of Driving Among Older Drivers A Review of the Literature written by Lidia P. Kostyniuk, Deborah A. Trombley, Jean T. Shope and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Regulating Older Drivers

    Book Details:
  • Author : David S. Loughran
  • Publisher : Rand Corporation
  • Release : 2007-08-07
  • ISBN : 083304284X
  • Pages : 39 pages

Download or read book Regulating Older Drivers written by David S. Loughran and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are older drivers posing increasing risk to the public? If so, what public policies might mitigate that risk? Older drivers (those 65 and older) are slightly likelier than drivers aged 25 to 64 to cause an accident, but drivers aged 15 to 24 are nearly three times likelier than older drivers to do so. The authors of this paper conclude that stricter licensing policies targeting older drivers would likely not improve traffic safety substantially.

Book Problems of a Select Group of Older Drivers

Download or read book Problems of a Select Group of Older Drivers written by Harry Lang McDonald and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine

Download or read book Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Senior Driver s Survival Guide

Download or read book The Senior Driver s Survival Guide written by Norman Klein and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior Drivers! Your future is in jeopardy. A disturbing situation is developing in the United States. Since people are living longer, the number of drivers over 65 is escalating three times as rapidly as the general driving population. Older people have difficulty concentration, shorter attention spans and failing vision among other ailments. Unfortunately this results in frequent driving mishaps, sometimes with catastrophic results. Taking away their driving privileges would deprive them of their self esteem and independence. This could happen if they continued to have accidents caused by their propensity to get distracted easily and lose concentration. Some states have already enacted laws requiring re-exams for seniors. No doubt many more will follow. Driving slower in traffic is not the answer. This could cause accidents. Driving too fast would be worse since a person’s attention span and reaction time deteriorate with age. It does not matter how skillful he or she once were, aging diminishes skill in almost all areas including the operation of a motor vehicle. Driving today has become more complex as many more cars are on the road. When seniors started to drive, turnpikes and expressways were non existent. After observing the avoidable accidents seniors were having, and realizing how their ranks were exploding, I decided to write “The Senior Driver’s Survival Guide” – subtitled What You Must Know to Protect Your Driving Privileges. Its contents can enable older drivers to drive with a more acute awareness and help them to be better drivers in their “Golden” years. It is an important book which has the power to change and save lives.

Book Examination of Older Driver Perceptions and Actual Behaviour in Sole Household Drivers and Driving Couples

Download or read book Examination of Older Driver Perceptions and Actual Behaviour in Sole Household Drivers and Driving Couples written by Robin Ann Blanchard and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Driver perceptions may be a more important determinant of behaviour than one's actual driving abilities. While there is evidence to support these associations, prior studies have relied on self-reports of driving behaviour. Purpose: The primary purposes of this study were to extend previous research by examining driver perceptions in relation to measures of actual driving behaviour and to compare the perceptions and behaviour of sole versus couple drivers. Methods: A convenience sample of 61 older drivers (aged 67 to 92, 59% women) were recruited as either sole drivers (only driver in the household, n=39) or couples (both currently driving and sharing a vehicle, n=22). Two in-vehicle devices (one with a GPS unit) were installed in participant vehicles for one week. Participants completed trip logs, out-of-home activity diaries, questions on usual driving habits and ratings of situational driving frequency and avoidance. Perceptions were assessed using the Driving Comfort Scales (DCS Day and Night) and Perceived Driving Abilities (PDA) Scales. Couples were also asked to rate their comfort level in their partner's driving using modified DCSs. Tools were administered at one of two home visits (during which vehicle devices were installed and removed) and an interview conducted at the end to ascertain whether the week's driving was typical. Results: Driving comfort scores were significantly related to multiple indicators of actual driving behaviour, including: radius from home (DCS-D, p

Book The Driving Dilemma

Download or read book The Driving Dilemma written by Elizabeth Dugan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years—but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear. The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information about the effects of age, medical conditions, and medications on driving. She offers practical advice on how to discuss this issue with loved ones. Such talks can be difficult, and the book provides not only the facts, but also a research-based approach to communication, with useful sample dialogue scripts that will help you discuss driving with your loved ones. Also included are state-by-state listings of available resources, making this book a total information source for families.

Book Transportation Needs of the Older Driver

Download or read book Transportation Needs of the Older Driver written by Amy A. O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing percentage of all drivers are aged 55 and older. The findings of a number of safety studies have also fostered national interest in older driver issues. The needs and problems of Virginia drivers age 55 and older were identified in 10 focus group discussions and 100 in-depth telephone interviews. Respondents described a number of roadway information problems, which were often attributed to a lack of advance warning signs, confusing sign content, and not enough informational redundancy. Visibility problems caused by poor sight distances, inclement weather, night, and large trucks were another major concern. Complex driving environments created by heavy traffic, high speeds, and other factors were a problem for many older drivers. Finally, "expectancy violations," often caused by other drivers' behavior, were a common problem. These findings replicate those of previous studies, as does the finding that older Virginia drivers often engage in "self-regulating" behaviors. The research on older driver interventions was also reviewed. The evidence related to reductions in older driver accidents has been largely inconclusive; data limitations have often been a problem.

Book Transportation and Older Persons

Download or read book Transportation and Older Persons written by Joseph Coughlin and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: