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April 10, 2025

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…
Headlight Technology
March 18, 2025

I Changed the Headlights on My 10-Year-Old Car

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…
What is Response?Response
February 28, 2024

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,…
Response
September 30, 2023

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…
Backlight of a carResponse
September 29, 2023

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. Itโ€™s often confused with reaction time, but theyโ€™re not the same…