Driver boredom has received little research attention in efforts to develop understanding of driver behaviour and further road safety. This study aimed to develop understanding of relationships between individual differences and driver boredom as well as between driver boredom and driver behaviour. A self-report questionnaire was developed and used to gather data pertaining to individual differ...

overtaking a slow lead vehicle is a complex maneuver because of the variety of overtaking conditions and driver behavior. in this study, two novel prediction models for overtaking behavior are proposed. these models are derived based on multi-input multi-output adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (manfis). they are validated at microscopic level and are able to simulate and predict the future...

Experiments with the Fuzzy ACC under various traffic conditions have shown that the fuzzy approach is very robust especially with regard to the inevitable sensor noise. The modular architecture facilitates fine-tuning of the fuzzy controller for the different situation-specific components and minimizes interference of those components during operation. The approach to adaptation has two main go...

Driver behavior models have been used as input to self-coaching, accident prevention studies, and developing driver-assisting systems. In recent years, driver recognition has revolutionized autonomous vehicles (AVs) traffic management studies. This comprehensive survey provides an up-to-date review of the different modeling approaches. heterogeneous streets where humans operate simultaneously, ...

In the signal planning process, ERTMS speed profiles based on track nature needs to be complemented with additional constraints. The base profile resolving allowed speed, often includes several changes which can difficult for train driver follow. One approach deal this problem is filter profile, reducing number of and giving more time attention. This paper presents effects a filtering principle...

conclusions the seatbelt wearing rate among the study participants was much lower than the 90% rate reported among iranian drivers in 2010. mandating seatbelt use, as in most countries, will be more effective if a combination of factors such as changes in vehicle design, road safety, and driver and passenger behavior are taken into account. background seatbelts are a relatively low-cost safety ...

This paper examines the role of the human driver as the primary control element within the traditional driver-vehicle system. Lateral and longitudinal control tasks such as path-following, obstacle avoidance, and headway control are examples of steering and braking activities performed by the human driver. Physical limitations as well as various attributes that make the human driver unique and ...

Driving behavior in traffic has been modeled quite successfully in simulation software using predefined car-following models rules. However, because most car-following models assume that vehicles could keep a safety distance away to avoid crash related conflicts; they are not capable to capture naturalistic driving behavior during safety-critical events. Also, vehicle detailed lateral maneuveri...

Type-II dilemma zones are the segment of roadway approaching an intersection where drivers have difficulty deciding to stop or proceed at the onset of the circular yellow (CY) indication. Signalized intersection safety is improved when dilemma zones are correctly identified and steps are taken to reduce the likelihood that vehicles are caught in such zones. This research purports that using dri...

This paper faces the human factor in driving and its consequences for road safety. It presents the concepts behind the development of a smartphone app capable of evaluating drivers’ performance. The app provides feedback to the driver in terms of a grade (between 0 and 10) depending on the aggressiveness and risks taken while driving. These are computed from the cumulative probability distribut...