Handbook of Traffic Psychology

The Handbook of Traffic Psychology covers all key areas of research in this field including  theory, applications, methodology and analyses, variables that affect traffic, driver problem behaviors, and countermeasures to reduce risk on roadways.  Comprehensive in scope, the methodology section includes case-control studies, self-report instruments and methods, field methods and naturalistic observational techniques, instrumented vehicles and in-car recording techniques, modeling and simulation methods, in vivo methods, clinical assessment, and crash datasets and analyses.  Experienced researchers will better understand what methods are most useful for what kinds of studies and students can better understand the myriad of techniques used in this discipline.

Part One: Theories, Concepts, and Methods Chapter 1 - How Many E's in Road Safety? Chapter 2 - Driver Control Theory Chapter 3 - Case-Control Studies in Traffic Psychology Chapter 4 - Self-Report Instruments and Methods Chapter 5 - Naturalistic Observational Field Techniques for Traffic Psychology Research Chapter 6 - Naturalistic Driving Studies and Data Coding and Analysis Techniques Chapter 7 - Driving Simulators as Research Tools in Traffic Psychology Chapter 8 - Crash Data Sets and Analysis Part Two: Key Variables to Understand in Traffic Psychology Chapter 9 - Neuroscience and Young Drivers Chapter 10 - Neuroscience and Older Drivers Chapter 11 - Visual Attention While Driving Chapter 12 - Social, Personality, and Affective Constructs in Driving Chapter 13 - Mental Health and Driving Chapter 14 - Person and Environment: Traffic Culture Chapter 15 - Human Factors and Ergonomics Part Three: Key Problem Behaviors Chapter 16 - Factors Influencing Safety Belt Use Chapter 17 - Alcohol-Impaired Driving Chapter 18 - Speed(ing) Chapter 19 - Running Traffic Controls Chapter 20 - Driver Distraction Chapter 21 - Driver Fatigue Part Four: Vulnerable and Problem Road Users Chapter 22 - Young Children and "Tweens" Chapter 23 - Young Drivers Chapter 24 - Older Drivers Chapter 25 - Pedestrians Chapter 26 - Bicyclists Chapter 27 - Motorcyclists Chapter 28 - Professional Drivers Part Five: Major Countermeasures to Reduce Risk Chapter 29 - Driver Education and Training Chapter 30 - Persuasion and Motivational Messaging Chapter 31 - Enforcement Part Six: Interdisciplinary Issues Chapter 32 - The Intersection of Road Traffic Safety and Public Health Chapter 33 - Public Policy Chapter 34 - Travel Mode Choice Chapter 35 - Road Use Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa