Distractions N' Driving: video game simulation educates young drivers on the dangers of texting while driving.
The proliferation of portable communication and entertainment devices has introduced new dangers to the driving environment, particularly for young and inexperienced drivers. Graduate students from George Mason University illustrate a powerful, practical, and cost-effective program that has been successful in educating these drivers on the dangers of texting while driving, which can easily be adapted and implemented in other communities.
Psychology Department, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States. hsaqer@gmu.edu
Haneen
H
Saqer
Ewart
E
de Visser
Jonathan
J
Strohl
Raja
R
Parasuraman
D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001288:Attention; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004219:District of Columbia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D060145:Text Messaging; D014495:Universities; D018910:Video Games; D055815:Young Adult