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Safer Roads Ahead: Machine Learning Solutions Spotting Distractions from Texting to Voice Messaging

Leveraging machine learning, this study detects when drivers are distracted by texting or voice messaging. The insights gained could help create smarter transportation systems that can warn drivers before it's too late, making our roads much safer.

Research, Editor's PicksGeorgina SavageOctober 4, 2024Unsafe driving, AI, Driving, road safety

Identification of Risk Factors for Severe Crashes Among Younger and Older Drivers

The systemic approach to safety focuses on implementing widely adopted improvements that target high-risk roadway features associated with severe crashes.

ResearchWehida NiaziAugust 20, 2024car crashes, Driving, road safety

Do risk-taking cyclists have different socio-demographic characteristics?

Cycling as a mode of transport, especially in cities, is becoming increasingly promoted and popular. It is associated with several benefits, such as improved health, reduced air pollution and congestion in urban areas, while being a relatively low-cost mode of transport. However, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable types of road users. In Europe, they are the only mode of transport where the number of fatalities has not fallen over the last decade.