Distracted Driving

Texte du rabat

The increasing use of cellular phones has served as a catalyst for growing interest in driver distraction in recent years. While the use of cellular phones poses a significant and increasing risk to roadway safety, studies show that it represents a relatively small proportion of a bigger distraction program. This book examines current knowledge on driver distraction to help state and local governments formulate effective policies, regulations and laws relating to this challenging issue.

Résumé
Distracted Driving

Contenu

Preface; Driver Distraction: A Review of the Current State-of-Knowledge; Overview of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Driver Distraction Program; Traffic Safety Facts: Distracted Driving 2009; Traffic Safety Facts: Driver Electronic Device Use in 2009; Driver Strategies for Engaging in Distracting Tasks Using In-Vehicle Technologies; Distracted Driving & Driver, Roadway, & Environmental Factors; Index.