I have been a user of the IDRR software for several years. As a Human Factors expert I have access to the same resources as the DRI team, but found having all of the information at my fingertips to be highly valuable. The new Response program offers the user so much more. Clearly the DRI team has invested a lot of time and expertise in their development of the Response program, which now answers most any driver human factors questions. In my opinion (to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty), where IDRR was a highly valuable tool, Response is an invaluable tool to any accident reconstruction expert. I will be a lifelong user!
Expert
Human Factors
Consulting & Software
Driver Research Institute features a team of highly skilled experts specializing in the field of human factors. With extensive knowledge and experience, we provide comprehensive consulting services and innovative software solutions to various audiences. Our aim is to propagate the use of scientific methods in industries such as accident reconstruction, law enforcement, education, criminal law, automotive manufacturing, and engineering.
Through our research-driven approach, we’ve built decades of unbiased, peer-reviewed data into our Response software. When you query about a specific crash type, the software offers research results that show how drivers responded across decades of data. Response is the foundation for the exceptional solutions we deliver and is tailored to fit each client's requirements.
Expert
Human Factors
Consulting & Software
Driver Research Institute features a team of highly skilled experts specializing in the field of human factors. With extensive knowledge and experience, we provide comprehensive consulting services and innovative software solutions to various audiences. Our aim is to propagate the use of scientific methods in industries such as accident reconstruction, law enforcement, education, criminal law, automotive manufacturing, and engineering.
Through our research-driven approach, we’ve built decades of unbiased, peer-reviewed data into our Response software. When you query about a specific crash type, the software offers research results that show how drivers responded across decades of data. Response is the foundation for the exceptional solutions we deliver and is tailored to fit each client's requirements.
Human Factors Expertise
Driver Behavior
Understanding the abilities and limitations of drivers based on different environments
Hazard Anticipation
Drivers’ speed choices, lane positions, and glancing behaviors in non-emergency situations
Perception Reaction Time (PRT) & Driver Decision Making
Drivers’ response times and response choices in emergency situations
Nighttime Recognition and Conspicuity
Drivers’ abilities to recognize objects at night
Influence of Street and Vehicle Lighting
The influence of illumination and luminance on nighttime recognition behaviors
Vehicle Avoidance Issues
The distance needed to steer, slow, or stop when trying to avoid an obstacle
Time and Distance Calculations
Determining where each driver or pedestrian was at various points in time
Anthropometric Traits
Our database includes human heights, weights, walking and running speeds, and many more
Who We Serve.
Who We Serve.
Looking for Personalized Insights On Your Case?
Looking for Personalized Insights On Your Case?
Experience the Power of Response Software
Response software is a powerful tool that serves as a comprehensive database of human factors information, offering a wide range of benefits to various professional audiences. Crash reconstructionists, police officers, lawyers, auto engineers, and many others can leverage the unique advantages and distinguishing features of this software to enhance their investigations and decision-making processes.
One notable advantage of Response software is its ability to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive sample of peer-reviewed drivers’ responses ever compiled. This extensive sample serves as a reliable baseline for comparisons with subject drivers, enabling users to make accurate assessments and draw meaningful conclusions. Additionally, the software offers easy access to all relevant data points, ensuring that investigators can efficiently obtain the information they need for their investigations.
Compared to other human factors software available on the market, Response stands out with its user-friendly interface and efficient data retrieval capabilities. Additionally, the software’s emphasis on transparency and citation of data sources sets it apart, providing users with a trustworthy resource for their investigations.
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Ways to Work With Us
Private Consulting
Our approach prioritizes facts over estimates, providing reliable insights into factors such as driver behavior, perception response time, nighttime recognition, and looming. With an extensive collection of crash data, we ensure that you have the necessary information for expert witness testimony. By partnering with us, you can focus on your expertise while we handle the heavy lifting of data analysis related to your case. Trust in our years of experience and let us provide the consulting insights you need.
Software and Training
Experience the power of data-driven human factors insights with Response. With decades of extensive crash data across various scenarios, our leading software provides tailored research and training. We serve as a reliable baseline for comparison, easily obtaining on-point data for your investigation, backed by transparent and well-cited sources. Let the data do the talking.
Events and Classes
Driver Research Institute actively engages in industry events and hosts informative webinars, sharing valuable knowledge about human factors. Through our participation and educational initiatives, we strive to contribute to the field, promote understanding, and empower others with insights into this crucial discipline.
Interested in Working with us?
From private consulting to software and training, along with our events and seminars, let us know how we can help you.
Our Impact
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Led by a team with more than 30 years of research across human factors and industrial engineering, our team of Master’s-level and PH.D. researchers have been widely cited across most aspects of forensics
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Response is approved and accepted for use in over 14 countries, our scientific approach and impartial collection of data is the antidote to bias. Our software solution strives to include all relevant, scientific, and peer-reviewed data
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Research publications and counting
250+
Invited lectures and classes taught
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Driver Research Institute actively engages in industry events and hosts informative webinars, sharing valuable knowledge about human factors. Through our participation and educational initiatives, we consistently work to contribute to the field, promote understanding, and empower others with insights into this crucial discipline.
2025 Response User Forum
Human Factors in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Interested in Working with us?
From private consulting to software and training, along with our events and seminars, let us know how we can help you.
Interested in Working with us?
From private consulting to software and training, along with our events and seminars, let us know how we can help you.