An Investigation of the Safety Implications of Wireless Communications in Vehicles
An Investigation of the Safety Implications of Wireless Communications in Vehicles

Author: Barry Leonard

Publisher:

Published: 1999-04-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780788177491

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The extensive growth in the wireless communications industry over the past 10 years has been accompanied by growing concern for the potential hazards of drivers using wireless communication devices from moving vehicles. This report addresses 4 specific questions: does use of cellular telephone technology while driving increase the risk of a crash? what is the magnitude of the traffic safety problem related to cellular telephone use while driving? will crashes likely increase with increasing numbers of users of cellular telephone technology in the fleet? and what are the options for enhancing the safe use of cellular telephones by drivers?

Investigation of the Use of Mobile Phones While Driving
Investigation of the Use of Mobile Phones While Driving

Author: Alaisdair Cain

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Summarizes existing info. on the subject of mobile phone use while driving, in order to provide a concise summary of the issues for the public, researchers, and legislators alike. Discusses the benefits of mobile phone usage while driving, such as driver safety and time use efficiency, and negative aspects such as its potential for driver distraction resulting in accidents. Contains info. on the demographics of mobile phone use in the U.S., focusing on user demographics and frequency of usage while driving. People who used a mobile phone while driving were anywhere from 34% to 300% more likely to have an accident. Charts and tables.

Traffic Safety and Human Behavior
Traffic Safety and Human Behavior

Author: David Shinar

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2007-10-05

Total Pages: 828

ISBN-13: 0080450296

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Describes the basic research procedures used in the area of driving behavior and highway safety.

Driver Distraction
Driver Distraction

Author: Michael A. Regan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-10-15

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1420007491

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Certain activities and events both inside and outside a vehicle can distract drivers and lead to degraded performance. New technologies- such as entertainment, communication, and driver assistance systems- play a significant role in distraction. This unique volume defines driver distraction, discusses various causes, and explains how to measure acceptable and unacceptable levels of distraction. Several chapters address measurement techniques based on performance and epidemiological studies. Most importantly, the text explores ways to mitigate driver distraction as well as countermeasures including vehicle design and effective legislation.

Mobile Phones and Driving
Mobile Phones and Driving

Author: Daniel M. Sturnquist

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781600211621

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In the United States, as well as worldwide, there has been substantial growth in the use of mobile wireless telecommunication services (mobile telephones). The use of mobile telephones by the drivers of motor vehicles has been the subject of certain state and local restrictions that were written because of concerns for driver safety. At the present time, eighteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation concerning the use of mobile telephones by drivers of motor vehicles. The existing state laws vary greatly and are summarised in this book. Fifty-three pieces of legislation have been introduced in 2004 in twenty-six states and the District of Columbia concerning the use of mobile telephones by drivers of motor vehicles. The current status of state legislation is summarised state by-state in this book. The book includes a bibliography of other books regarding this issue, as well.