What is naturalistic driving?
The naturalistic driving study (NDS) is an innovative research method characterized by the continuous recording of driving information using advanced instrumentation under real-world driving conditions.
What is the problem with texting and driving?
1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving. Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk. Answering a text takes away your attention for about five seconds. Traveling at 55 mph, that’s enough time to travel the length of a football field.
Is texting and driving a big deal?
CRASH STATS A reported 1.5 million crashes were shown to be the result of using a cell phone while driving. 9% of all nation-wide fatalities from car crashes were caused by texting and driving. You’re 6 times as likely to get in a wreck because of texting and driving when compared to drinking and driving.
What are the causes of texting while driving?
The most common causes of distracted driving
- Talking and texting.
- GPS.
- Adjusting music or controls.
- Applying makeup.
- Talking to passengers.
- Not looking at the road.
- Handling children or pets.
- Zoning out.
How does sleep deprivation impact the way you drive?
Lack of sleep can make you less alert and affect your coordination, judgement, and reaction time while driving. This is known as cognitive impairment. Studies have shown that going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.
What is the most common cause of distracted driving?
The most common example of distracted driving is using a cell phone while driving. While this is absolutely a main cause of distracted driving, it’s far from the only one.
How can we stop texting while driving?
If you happen to have this problem, then try one of the following tips:
- Turn your cell on “silent”
- Completely turn your cell phone off.
- Put your cell out of reach (i.e. the trunk or glove box)
- Download an app that prevents you from texting while driving.
How long does it take to text while driving?
If you are driving at 55 mph and take your eyes off the road for the average amount of time it takes to text, five seconds, you will have zoomed the length of a football field without looking at the road. (VTTI) The CDC reports that a distracted driver was a factor in 18% of all injury-causing accidents.
What are the dangers of texting and driving?
We’ve all been tempted to slip our hands off the wheel to answer the siren call of a text message. A mountain of recent evidence has shown, however, how high the cost of mixing texting and driving can be. The CDC lists car crashes as the leading cause of death for teens.
How are volunteers selected for Virginia Tech Transportation Institute?
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) frequently seeks volunteers to participate in its studies. Volunteers are selected based on whether they meet the requirements for the objectives specific to the study.
