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The Science behind Distracted Driving

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Peggy Smedley and Despina Stavrinos, director, Institute for Social Science Research, chief human factors research and development officer, Alabama Transportation Institute and professor of psychology, The University of Alabama, unpack the science behind distracted driving. She says when we look at the number 1 contributing factor to distracted driving, it is driver behavior.

They also discuss:

  • The research done in the TRIP (translational research injury prevention) lab.
  • How simulators can understand what drivers are doing and thinking.
  • Why texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving.

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(4/15/25 - 916)

What You Might Have Missed:

Distracted Driving: 1960s to Present Day

The Reality of Distracted Driving in 2025

Reducing Distraction

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Despina Stavrinos, The University of Alabama

This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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Peggy Smedley and Despina Stavrinos, director, Institute for Social Science Research, chief human factors research and development officer, Alabama Transportation Institute and professor of psychology, The University of Alabama, unpack the science behind distracted driving. She says when we look at the number 1 contributing factor to distracted driving, it is driver behavior.

They also discuss:

  • The research done in the TRIP (translational research injury prevention) lab.
  • How simulators can understand what drivers are doing and thinking.
  • Why texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving.

ati.ua.edu

issr.ua.edu

(4/15/25 - 916)

What You Might Have Missed:

Distracted Driving: 1960s to Present Day

The Reality of Distracted Driving in 2025

Reducing Distraction

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Despina Stavrinos, The University of Alabama

This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

  continue reading

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