METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF DRIVER STRESS RESULTING FROM ROAD CHARACTERISTICS

This paper describes a method developed for investigating stress that results from road characteristics in rural areas. The assessment includes the description of the road geometry, lane guidance devices and the surrounding area. These three factors are then assessed in terms of road conditions such as curve, straight road, and intersection. Using the methodology, it is determined that specific road sections which are more likely to host critical incidents which can lead to accidents are able to be identified.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: 2000. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Santa Monica CA
• Authors:
  • Ackert, Holger
  • Weisse, Jochen
  • Kretschmer, Bettina
  • Landau, Kurt
  • Lippmann, Michele
  • Frank, Peter
• Conference:
  • International Ergonomics Association. Congress (14th : 2000 : San Diego, Calif.). Ergonomics for the new millennium Vol. 3
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 3-243-3-246

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Driving; Human factors; Transportation buildings
• Uncontrolled Terms: Transportation facilities
• Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00820140
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: PATH
• Created Date: Dec 3 2001 12:00AM