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Title: In-depth analysis of crash contributing factors and potential ADAS interventions among at-risk drivers using the SHRP 2 naturalistic driving study
Motor vehicle crashes remain a significant problem. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have the potential to reduce crash incidence and severity, but their optimization requires a comprehensive understanding of driver-specific errors and environmental hazards in real-world crash scenarios. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to quantify contributing factors using the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP 2) Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS), identify potential ADAS interventions, and make suggestions to optimize ADAS for real-world crash scenarios.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1741306 1757462
PAR ID:
10308531
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Traffic Injury Prevention
ISSN:
1538-9588
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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