Distracted Driving NZ
Attention, distraction, phones — and the science of staying safe.
Key Findings
- World's first study of mobile phone distraction as measured in real cars (not a simulator)
- Hands-free phone conversations while driving degrade coordination and control
- Greater postural stability in skilled drivers → greater vehicle control
- Driver distraction: Is it that bad? Yes.
Treffner, P. J. (2018). Driver distraction – Is it that bad? Yes.
Invited talk plus workshop, 43rd annual conference of NZ Institute of Driver Educators
Phones and crashes in NZ
Publications
Driving: Stability, Attention, and Safety
Treffner, P. J. (2018). Driver distraction – Is it that bad? Yes. Invited talk plus workshop, 43rd annual conference of NZ Institute of Driver Educators.
LinkedIn version (with comments) PDFTreffner, P. J., & Barrett, R. (2004). Hands-free mobile phone speech while driving degrades coordination and control. Transportation Research, Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 7, 229–246.
PDF Attentive driving videosTreffner, P. J., Barrett, R., & Petersen, A. J. (2002). Stability and skill in driving. Human Movement Science, 21, 749–784.
PDF Attentive driving videosTreffner, P. J., Barrett, R. S., Petersen, A. J., & White, R. (2002). Active stabilisation and perceptual sensitivity in safe driving. In Developing Safer Drivers and Riders: Proceedings of Travelsafe–Australian College of Road Safety Conference (pp. 91–104). Mawson, ACT: ACRS.
Conference first place award
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