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Continuing

Education Program

For more than 20 years, we have been an accredited provider of continuing education programs for insurance and legal professionals.

We offer more than 250 continuing education presentations on a wide and growing range of topics. Presentations are typically offered at no cost and customizable based on client group size and location.

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Emergency Vehicle OperatorResponseAre Emergency Vehicle Operators Driving Distracted?
October 31, 2025

Are Emergency Vehicle Operators Driving Distracted?

Most of us feel a sense of relief when we see an ambulance or patrol car racing through an intersection. We picture trained professionals, fully alert and focused, rushing to…
Swaroop Dinakar
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What Happens When Drivers SwerveResponseWhat Happens When Drivers Swerve? Age, Distraction, and the Science of Emergency Steering
October 31, 2025

What Happens When Drivers Swerve? Age, Distraction, and the Science of Emergency Steering

Many drivers have felt that jolt of adrenaline when something suddenly appears in the road. One second, everything feels fine, and the next, your heart is in your throat. Maybe…
Swaroop Dinakar
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Hazard Training to Improve Teen DrivingResponseTraining That Sticks: How One Hour of Hazard Anticipation Improves Teen Driving for Months
September 24, 2025

Training That Sticks: How One Hour of Hazard Anticipation Improves Teen Driving for Months

For most teens, getting a license is a big milestone. But it also marks the start of one of the riskiest times in their lives. Newly licensed drivers face a…
Swaroop Dinakar
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Published Papers

While we cover many areas of research our published papers are focused across Driver Response Times and Nighttime Recognition.

Published Papers

MORE PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE

Published Papers

While we cover many areas of research our published papers are focused across Driver Response Times and Nighttime Recognition.

Driver response time in cut-off scenarios from the Second Strategic Highway Research Program Naturalistic Database

Transportation research record
2676 (2), 706-717

Swaroop Dinakar, Jeffrey W Muttart, Darlene E Edewaard, Michael Giannone, Connor Dickson (2022)

Jeffrey Muttart Swaroop Dinakar
Drivers’ Responses to Lead Vehicles: Thresholds for Triggering an Emergency Response, Age Differences, Crash Risks, and Influence of Secondary Task Engagement

SAE Technical Paper, 01-0898

Jeffrey Muttart, Swaroop Dinakar, Darlene Edewaard (2021)

Jeffrey Muttart Swaroop Dinakar
Factors that Influence Drivers' Responses to Slower-Moving or Stopped Lead Vehicles

SAE Technical Paper, 01-0890

JW Muttart, M Kuzel, S Dinakar, S Gernhard-Macha (2021)

Jeffrey Muttart Swaroop Dinakar

Podcasts and Videos

Welcome to Response

Response Overview

Angular Path Intrusion

ON-DEMAND CONTENT

Scientific Methods to Evaluate a Driver Response

Comparative Approach Backed By Numbers

  • Eliminate bias from your analysis
  • Don’t try to read the mind of the driver
  • Don’t use a random or “average” number – every crash is different
  • Apply the research to the fact and circumstances of your case

As crash investigators, it is essential to analyze every crash with a sound and accepted methodology. This presentation discusses how to apply a time-honored methodology when analyzing a driver’s response. The methodology involves comparing a given data point (your case) to a larger dataset (all peer reviewed research). Following this methodology allows an investigator to assess the behavior of a driver relative to how other drivers responded in a similar situation from research.

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.

ON-DEMAND EVENTS

2026 Response User Forum

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Systematic Degradation of Retroreflective Materials for Testing and Research

Systematic Degradation of Retroreflective Materials for Testing and Research

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Emergency Vehicle Operator On-Board Device Distractions

Emergency Vehicle Operator On-Board Device Distractions

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Drivers’ Responses to Lead Vehicles: Thresholds for Triggering an Emergency Response, Age Differences, Crash Risks, and Influence of Secondary Task Engagement

Drivers’ Responses to Lead Vehicles: Thresholds for Triggering an Emergency Response, Age Differences, Crash Risks, and Influence of Secondary Task Engagement

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What the Data tells Us About Human Factors & Driver Response

We have conducted more scientific research into driver, rider and pedestrian response (forensics) than anyone else in the field. From test tracks to simulator and naturalistic studies.

We have processed data out of SHRP2 across 3500 automobiles, 1000 crashes and 3500 near crashes in addition to peer review journals and the numerous conferences we attend. The best research takes research by others and builds upon it. We of course also author our own research and are notified when others cite ours.

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What the Data tells Us About Human Factors & Driver Response.

We have conducted more scientific research into driver, rider and pedestrian response (forensics) than anyone else in the field. From test tracks to simulator and naturalistic studies.

We have processed data out of SHRP2 across 3500 automobiles, 1000 crashes and 3500 near crashes in addition to peer review journals and the numerous conferences we attend. The best research takes research by others and builds upon it. We of course also author our own research and are notified when others cite ours.

Approach

ALL INCLUSIVE
No bias enters our research selection criteria. We are interested in and strive to include all relevant, scientific, and peer-reviewed data.
PEER-REVIEWED
All research results are peer-reviewed by a board of experts within each field.
CLASSIC SCIENTIFIC APPROACH
Expert testimony is expected to follow a classical scientific approach. Bias weakens your case.

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From private consulting to software and training, along with our events and seminars, let us know how we can help you.

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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.

TALK TO US