Driver Distraction: Theory, Effects, and Mitigation

A practical resource, this book outlines the underlying theory of distraction, its effects on driving performance and safety, strategies for mitigating its effects, and directions for future research. It also brings together the wide array of literature on the topic into one, all-inclusive volume. The book reviews the full range of distracting activities that occur while driving and recommends ways to manage distraction through enhanced data collection and analysis, driver education and training, driver licensing, legislation and enforcement, vehicle design, road design, company policies, and future research.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084937426X
• ISBN13: 9780849374265
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"