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Effectiveness of Speed Limit Pavement Markings at Transition Zones Along Expressways
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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 ...
Motorcyclists’ Safety on Expressways: Subjective and Objective Evaluations
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
, 2019 , Article)
This study objectively and subjectively investigates the factors influencing motorcyclists’ safety on expressways. The relationships between motorcyclist stress while driving on expressways and potential influencing factors ...
Investigating the impact of innovative treatments on driving behavior at school bus stops: A driving simulator study
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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 ...
Effectiveness of Driver Simulator as a Driving Education Tool
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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 ...
Improved Traffic Flow Efficiency during Yellow Interval at Signalized Intersections Using a Smart Countdown System
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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 ...
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
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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 ...
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
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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 ...
A multi-country survey for collecting and analyzing facts related to road traffic safety: Legislation, enforcement, and education for safer drivers
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Road traffic safety is a crucial global objective. It is important for every country to review and improve road safety policies and strategies, based on an objective understanding of its own road traffic safety situation ...
Defensive or competitive Autonomous Vehicles: Which one interacts safely and efficiently with pedestrians?
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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 ...
An international comparative study on driving attitudes and behaviors based on questionnaire surveys
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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 ...