Countermeasures for Distracted Driving

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March 18th, 2024

Previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety on the effectiveness of countermeasures for distracted driving (see Related Content below) concluded that results of existing evaluations were mixed, there was questionable generalizability to other populations or regions and, in other cases, insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions. Thus, this research compiled information on distracted driving countermeasures from sources outside of the scientific literature in order to formulate practical guidance for the implementation and evaluation of these countermeasures. The study examined the integration of behavior change theory and Safe System principles in distracted driving countermeasures and provides recommendations for future development and research.

Read the full study here.