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·April 29, 2016·4 min read

Driven to Distraction: Analyzing the Psyche of Risky Drivers

Researchers note distinct behavioral profiles in repeat drunk drivers and those with speeding offenses.

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·May 12, 2016·4 min read

A “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When Texting

A new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.

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·September 1, 2017·5 min read

Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving

During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.

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·July 5, 2018·3 min read

How Vibrations in Cars Make Drivers Sleepy

A new study reveals the natural vibrations of cars make people feel sleepier. After just 15 minutes of driving, concentration and alertness levels are reduced for those behind the wheel.

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·July 22, 2019·4 min read

When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another

Subsequent search miss causes a reduction in the ability to detect an additional hazard when they spot another. The findings could help modify driver training to help reduce accidents and to develop in-vehicle technologies that focus on accident reduction.

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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Teach Rats to Drive

Researchers have trained rats to drive "rodent operated vehicles." The rats were able to navigate the vehicle in unique ways and utilized novel steering patterns to find rewards. The findings reveal rats' brains are more flexible than previously thought. Exploring how rats perform complex tasks may shed light on a range of mental health conditions and cognitive impairments.

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·February 22, 2021·1 min read

Music Is a Must for Young Drivers

Young drivers say it's "almost impossible" for them to concentrate on driving and road conditions without listening to music while on the road.

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·April 28, 2021·3 min read

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

A new algorithm that combines naturalistic driving data with machine learning is 88% accurate at predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

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·May 10, 2021·4 min read

Does Driving Wear You Out? You Might Be Experiencing ‘Accelerousal’

If you feel anxious while at the wheel, you are more likely to feel exhaustion when you arrive at your destination, a new study reports.

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·April 19, 2022·5 min read

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Obstructive sleep apnea may impact your behavior when driving, a new study reports. People with sleep apnea who experienced eight additional disruptions in breathing per hour had a 27% increased risk of making dangerous driving moves, such as speeding, hard breaking , or accelerating suddenly.

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·September 14, 2022·5 min read

Brain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake Pedal

Older people have longer reaction times, slower decision times, and greater activation in brain areas involved in inhibition and task switching. The findings may shed light on why many older drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake pedal.

driving

Driven to Distraction: Analyzing the Psyche of Risky Drivers

A “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When Texting

Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving

How Vibrations in Cars Make Drivers Sleepy

When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another

Researchers Teach Rats to Drive

Music Is a Must for Young Drivers

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

Does Driving Wear You Out? You Might Be Experiencing ‘Accelerousal’

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Brain Patterns Reveal Why Elderly Drivers Are Prone to Mistaking the Gas Pedal for the Brake Pedal

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