From the American Psychological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Teens who play mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games may be more likely than those who don’t to become reckless drivers who experience increases in automobile accidents, police…
From the Ohio State University press release by Jeff Grabmeier: In a new study that has implications for distracted drivers, researchers found that people are better at juggling some types of multitasking than they are…
From the Lancaster University press release via Physorg: New findings from academics at Lancaster University and Royal Holloway, University of London reveal using satellite navigation systems can reduce drivers’ performance behind the wheel. The academics…
From the University of Alabama at Birmingham press release via Newswise: A new report shows that 85 percent of senior drivers rated their driving as “excellent” or “good” during a five-year period although 25 percent…
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release via Physorg: The ringing cell phone you’re reaching to answer. The text message that demands a reply now. The GPS you’re trying to program as you’re frantically rushing…
From the Wichita State University press release via Newswise: Of all the dangers on the road, drivers are what you have to watch out for the most. Alex Chaparro, director of Wichita State University’s psychology…
From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release via EurekAlert!: It’s well-known that using a cell phone while driving can lead to motor vehicle crashes. New research — to be presented Sunday, April 29, at…
From the Carnegie Mellon press release: A vibrating steering wheel is an effective way to keep a driver’s eyes safely on the road by providing an additional means to convey directions from a car’s navigation…
From the University of Newcastle press release via ScienceDaily: A unique research car which monitors our concentration, stress levels and driving habits while we’re sat behind the steering wheel is being used to develop new…
From the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) press release: Consumers are increasingly using MP3 players in their vehicles, and auto makers have responded: Data show that 90% of new vehicles sold in the United…