How Human Factors Research Shapes Accident Reconstruction
A driver sees brake lights ahead. Their foot hovers over the pedal. A fraction of a second passes โ just long enough for metal to meet metal. In that brief…
Article by Swaroop Dinakar, Managing Scientist at Driver Research Institute. Last weekend I found myself in the unfortunate situation of having the right headlight malfunction on my car. Having handled…
Understanding Responseโ and Its Role in Driver Behavior Research
What Is Responseโ? Response is a research tool designed to analyze driver, rider, and pedestrian behavior in various traffic situations. Originally developed as a simple spreadsheet for human factors courses,…
What is the Role of a Human Factors Expert in Driver Safety and Accident Analysis?
Human factors is the study of how people interact with their environment. It looks at how humans process information, make decisions, and respond to various situations. When it comes to…
What is Perception Response Time (PRT)? Understanding Driver Reactions
Perception Response Time (PRT) is how long it takes for a driver to notice a hazard and start reacting. Itโs often confused with reaction time, but theyโre not the same…
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