Uncovering New Research on Distracted Driving

Sunday, April 2, 2023

10:30am – 12:00pm PDT

Location: Ballroom 6A

Track Leader(s)

Jennifer Smith

Founder / CEO
StopDistractions.org
River Forest, IL
Michelle May

Highway Safety Program Manager
OH DOT
Columbus

Moderator(s)

Michelle May

Highway Safety Program Manager
OH DOT
Columbus

Speaker(s)

Kil-Jae Hong (she/her/hers)

Marketing Specialist
NHTSA
Washington, DC

Slides
William Horrey, PhD

Technical Director
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Washington, DC

Handouts
NS

Niloufar Shirani (she/her/hers)

University of Connecticut

An abundance of research regarding the effects of distraction on highway safety is currently available. It can be challenging to identify the proper context of these findings. New work is broadening our understanding of distraction by examining questions such as why drivers feel so compelled to engage in distracting activities behind the wheel, how the effects of distraction vary by age, and other factors. Experts will help you understand how to accurately interpret research results and explore the latest science of distracted driving.