Human Factors - Research Areas
- International harmonization of vehicle standards
- Innovative rear-signaling systems
- Novel rearview-mirror systems
- Location and design of vehicle controls and displays
- Driver interfaces for intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- Optimum properties of retroreflective materials
- Visibility and conspicuity of pedestrians, motorcycles, and large trucks
- Cross-cultural differences in driver risk taking
- Societal influences on traffic safety
- Relative risks of different modes of transportation
- Alzheimer’s disease, alcohol, fatigue, and driving performance
- Special issues related to elderly drivers
- Visibility through windshields
- Driver workload and distractions
- Adaptive headlighting
- Adaptive cruise controls
- Driver interface with night-vision systems