Foundations of Human Factors & Crash Reconstruction

Master the Science of Driver Behavior. Move beyond assumptions. Build your casework on a scientific foundation with this renowned, 5-day intensive program designed for the modern reconstruction professional.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is a 35-hour program led by expert instructor Tim Maloney. Tim will be in-person for the duration of the week, providing hands-on instruction, software guidance, and personalized casework review. This intensive equips professionals with the scientific foundation and practical tools needed to accurately interpret driver behavior, enabling you to move beyond simple assumptions to provide data-driven, evidence-based opinions.

While Tim Maloney leads the live daily instruction, the program features an exclusive 2-hour virtual guest session with Dr. Jeffrey Muttart, the world’s leading authority on driver behavior research. This session allows the class to engage directly with the source of the industry’s foundational data without leaving the classroom.

LOCATION

Montgomery County Public Training Center
1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428

Attendees will train in a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed for high-level professional instruction. Located just outside of Philadelphia, the center offers a modern, tech-ready environment ideal for intensive technical training and collaborative casework.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Core Definitions & Onset Principles: Establish a rigorous vocabulary and understanding of foundational event sequencing.
• Hazard Anticipation & Early Detection: Deconstruct the critical time windows involved in pre-crash awareness and reaction.
• Intro to Nighttime Visibility: Learn the basics of human visual constraints in low-light conditions and proper scene documentation.
• Pedestrian & Driver Modeling: Gain practical data for modeling walking speeds, acceleration profiles, and lane-change behavior.
• Practical Time–Distance Analysis: Master techniques for applying scientific principles directly to reconstruction calculations.
• Distraction, Fatigue, & Impairment: Understand the mechanisms and measurable effects of key driver performance degraders.
• Intersection Decision-Making: Review current research on why drivers do, or do not, pull into traffic.
• Advanced Casework Foundation: Build the knowledge base necessary to pursue complex and specialized human-factors analysis.

TUITION AND REGISTRATION

Maximize your value by registering early. To ensure an interactive learning environment and high-quality coaching, registration is strictly limited to 30 participants—secure your spot before it sells out.

• Early Bird Rate (Register by August 31): $1,395
• Standard Rate (Starting September 1): $1,495

INCLUDED WITH EVERY REGISTRATION 

• 2-Hour Virtual Session with Dr. Jeffrey Muttart: A technical deep dive into the latest driver behavior research featuring a live, interactive dialogue and real-time Q&A.  
• Professional Reference Text: A copy of the latest edition of “Drivers’ Response in Emergency Situations” by the Driver Research Institute ($70 value).
• 30-Day Response Software Access: Full license access to apply scientific data directly to your active casework ($95 value).
• Exclusive Merchandise: Official Driver Research Institute gear, earned exclusively by attending our professional programs.

ATTENDANCE AND LOGISTICS

• No Remote Option: There is no Zoom option for this session, and the course will not be recorded. Attendance requires physical presence at the training center.
• Dining: Food and beverages are not provided, but the facility is located within minutes of Conshohocken’s excellent local dining scene.
• Target Audience: Ideal for investigators, reconstructionists, and analysts seeking to strengthen the human-factors component of their work.