Browsing Traffic Safety by Author "Alhajyaseen, Wael"
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Analysis of the Trajectories of Left-turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections
Abdeljaber, Osama; Younis, Adel; Alhajyaseen, Wael ( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Internationally, an annual number of more than a million fatalities are caused by road traffic crashes, with particularly signalized intersections being crash prone locations within the highway system. An accumulation of ... -
The appraisal of roadway environment and infrastructure by drivers with autism: A qualitative study
Dirix, Hélène; Ross, Veerle; Brijs, Kris; Vermeiren, Ellen; Timmermans, Chantal; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Wets, Geert; Spooren, Annemie... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)People with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might experience difficulties while driving, for instance, related to hazard perception. These difficulties may be related to cognitive issues (internal) such as attention-shifting, ... -
Concentration of pb, cu, zn and cd in the roadside soil of doha: Effect of traffic volume and season
Hawari, Alaa H.; Qasem, Moath; Alhajyaseen, Wael ( HARD , 2021 , Article)The concentration of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) in the roadside soil of Doha was evaluated. Three different roads were selected for the study namely, Mesrif street, Salwa road and Cornish street ... -
Defensive or competitive Autonomous Vehicles: Which one interacts safely and efficiently with pedestrians?
Hong, Zhu; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Iryo-Asano, Miho; Nakamura, Hideki; Dias, Charitha ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) could provoke unexpected challenges in urban traffic environments. One such crucial challenge is the conflicts between pedestrians and AVs, particularly on unsignalized mid-block ... -
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
Nora, Reinolsmann; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Ross, Veerle; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and can provide information ... -
Effectiveness of Driver Simulator as a Driving Education Tool
Omer Mohammed, Semira; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Zriak, Rafaat; Khorasani, Mohammad ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)The impact and validity of driving simulators as an educational tool in driving schools in the licensing process remains questioned in literature. Many driving schools utilize driving simulators as a tool to assist students ... -
Effectiveness of Speed Limit Pavement Markings at Transition Zones Along Expressways
Samson, Christian J. R.; Kahil, Fadi; Mohamed, Khalid G. M.; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K. M. ( IEEE , 2020 , Conference Paper)Transition zones are usually equipped with speed limit signs only. Drivers usually miss the speed limit information provided through the roadside signs and travel faster than the posted speed limit. This driving simulator ... -
Empirical evaluation of drivers’ start-up behavior at signalized intersection using driving simulator
Almallah, Mustafa; Alfahel, Radwan; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Diasc, Charitha ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Start-up behavior at signalized intersection mainly depends on perception reaction time of drivers to the green phase. This study investigated the start-up behavior at signalized intersections by considering reaction time, ... -
Experiences with licensing by autistic drivers: An exploratory study
Dirix, Hélène; Brijs, Kris; Huysmans, Eddy; Neven, An; Brijs, Tom; Jongen, Ellen; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Wets, Geert; Ross, Veerle... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Autistic individuals obtain their driver's licenses significantly less or significantly later than non-autistic peers. In the past, research has been done on what problems autistic individuals experience when (learning to) ... -
Exploring Crowd Management and Evacuation Strategies using Microscopic Pedestrian Simulation: A Case Study of Souq Waqif
Mohammed, Shabna Sayed; Dias, Charitha; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Alqaradawi, Mohammed Yousef ( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Safe egress plans are critical for crowd evacuation at touristic attractions, particularly during special events, as visitors are often unaware of their options. Identification of bottlenecks in the walking spaces are vital ... -
Human factors and road safety in the 2nd international traffic safety conference
Alhajyaseen, Wael ( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Other)This special issue presents selected articles submitted to the 2nd International Traffic Safety Conference 2023, Doha, (Qatar). More than 150 papers were submitted and they were peer-reviewed. Only 16 papers were highly ... -
Impact of the geometric field of view on drivers’ speed perception and lateral position in driving simulators
Hussain, Qinaat; Almallah, Mustafa; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Diasa, Charitha ( Elsevier , 2020 , Conference Paper)Driving simulators have become an effective tool in road safety research. In recent years, the validity of simulators raised debates concerning the extant to which driving in the simulator resembles driving in the reality. ... -
Improved Traffic Flow Efficiency during Yellow Interval at Signalized Intersections Using a Smart Countdown System
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , 2022 , Article)Inadequate and unnecessary stopping at signalized intersections reduces operational efficiency. The study aims at investigating the effect of a smart advanced warning system on driving behavior and the efficiency of ... -
Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Samar, Al-Hajj; Farran, Sarah; Sibai, Abla M; Hamadeh, Randah R; Rahimi-Movaghar, Vafa; Al-Raddadi, Rajaa Mohammad; Sadeghian, Farideh; Ghodsi, Zahra; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Rmeileh, Niveen M Abu; Mokdad, Ali H... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundInjury poses a major threat to health and longevity in adults aged 50 years or older. The increased life expectancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region warrants a further understanding of the ageing population's ... -
Innovative countermeasures for red light running prevention at signalized intersections: A driving simulator study
Qinaat, Hussain; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Brijs, Kris; Pirdavani, Ali; Brijs, Tom ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The change interval, which includes the yellow and all-red times, plays a crucial role in the safety and operation of signalized intersections. During this interval, drivers not only need to decide to stop or go but also ... -
An international comparative study on driving attitudes and behaviors based on questionnaire surveys
Kazufumi, Suzuki; Tang, Keshuang; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Suzuki, Koji; Nakamura, Hideki ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are influenced by a driver's awareness and attitude toward road safety, as well as the socio-economic status, infrastructure development level, traffic status, social system, and traffic safety ... -
Introducing a multi-variate classification method: Risky driving acceptance among different heterogeneous driver sub-cultures
Chantal P.M., Timmermans; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Ross, Veerle; Nakamura, Hideki ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Introduction: Heterogeneous driving populations with many different origins are likely to have various sub-cultures that comprise of drivers with shared driver characteristics, most likely with dissimilar traffic safety ... -
Investigating the attitudes of Egyptian drivers toward traffic safety
Chantal, Timmermans; Shawky, Mohamed; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Nakamura, Hideki ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)One of the main pillars for improving road safety in any country is a good understanding of traffic safety culture and the driving behavior of local drivers. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether Egyptian ... -
Investigating the impact of a novel active gap metering signalization strategy on driver behavior at highway merging sections
Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)A safe headway to the lead vehicle is important to reduce conflicts with merging vehicles from highway on-ramps. Previous research has outlined the advantage of gap metering strategies to yield sufficient space to merging ... -
Investigating the impact of innovative treatments on driving behavior at school bus stops: A driving simulator study
Almallah, Mustafa Suhail; SayedMohammed, Shabna; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K. M. ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The illegal overtaking/crossing of stopped school buses has been identified as one of the leading causes of students' injuries and fatalities. The likelihood of students in getting involved in a school bus-related crash ...