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The Science behind Distracted Driving
Episode 916

The Science behind Distracted Driving

Peggy Smedley Show

April 16, 202531m 0s

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Show Notes

Peggy Smedley and Despina Stavrinos, director, Institute for Social Science Research, chief human factors research and development officer, Alabama Transportation Institute and professor of psychology, The University of Alabama, unpack the science behind distracted driving. She says when we look at the number 1 contributing factor to distracted driving, it is driver behavior.

They also discuss:

  • The research done in the TRIP (translational research injury prevention) lab.
  • How simulators can understand what drivers are doing and thinking.
  • Why texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving.

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