Ageing and driver behaviour at rural T-intersections.

Auteur(s)
Parsonson, B.S. Isler, R.B. & Hansson, G.J.
Jaar
Samenvatting

80 drivers (aged <30, 40-59, 60-69, and 70+ years) participated in research to identify factors contributing to older driver's rural T-intersection accidents. Ss estimated safe gaps and speeds for traffic approaching from their right from a test vehicle parked at a right-angle to the highway. Safe gaps for a right turn onto the highway were estimated using threshold and single judgment procedures. A laser device recorded traffic speed and distance. Ss' speed at turning right across the road also was tested. Ss aged over 59 yrs had the most visual defects and the poorest neck articulation. All Ss judged speed poorly, overestimating slower and under-estimating faster traffic. Ss used distance rather than speed in gap estimation. Ss under 30 yrs allowed the smallest gaps, and Ss over 59 yrs were the least consistent judges and were slower to clear the next lane when turning right. Older drivers may be at higher risk at intersections. (Author/publisher)

Publicatie aanvragen

4 + 9 =
Los deze eenvoudige rekenoefening op en voer het resultaat in. Bijvoorbeeld: voor 1+3, voer 4 in.

Publicatie

Bibliotheeknummer
C 40707 [electronic version only] /83 /
Uitgave

New Zealand Journal of Psychology, Vol. 28 (1999), No. 1 (June), p. 51-54, 11 ref.

Onze collectie

Deze publicatie behoort tot de overige publicaties die we naast de SWOV-publicaties in onze collectie hebben.