Departamento de Transporte - USResearch & Evaluation
Behavioral Research
Behaviors and Attitudes
NHTSA studies behaviors and attitudes in highway safety, focusing on drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. We identify and measure behaviors involved in crashes or associated with injuries, and develop and refine countermeasures to deter unsafe behaviors and promote safe alternatives.
Our recently published reports and research notes are listed chronologically below. To the right are additional resources including Traffic Techs.
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A Guide for Traffic Safety Practitioners: Best Practices for Increasing Seat Belt Use in Rural CommunitiesThis report gives rural traffic safety practitioners the information needed to implement best practices, including examples of evidence-based and promising programs, to increase seat belt use in rural areas. Rural motor vehicle occupants are at an increased risk for crash-related deaths compared to their urban counter¬parts. One contributing factor is the lower use of seat belts in rural areas compared to urban areas. The Best Practices Guide for Increasing Seat Belt Use in Rural Communities is designed for rural traffic safety practitioners to plan, implement, and evaluate programs to increase seat belt use in rural communities. It describes evidence-based and promising seat belt programs, and shares lessons learned from traffic safety practitioners and experts. It includes examples of seat belt programs that have been successfully adapted for use in different settings, including rural communities. The guide was informed by a literature review and discussions with traffic safety practitioners and experts. It contains four modules to help traffic safety practitioners develop, implement, and evaluate rural seat belt programs: understanding seat belt use in rural communities; selecting evidence-based or promising rural seat belt program models; implementing rural seat belt programs; and evaluating them. |
DOT HS 813 464 |
Physical Limitations: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses physical limitations and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888i |
Diabetes: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses diabetes and its impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888h |
Seizures: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses seizures and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888g |
Visual Impairments: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses visual impairments and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888f |
Dementia: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses dementia and its impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888e |
Functional Conditions: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses functional conditions and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888d |
Sleep Disorders: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses sleep disorders and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888c |
Cardiovascular Disease: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses cardiovascular disease and its impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888b |
Cognitive Conditions: Driving-Related Fact Sheet for Medical ProfessionalsThis medical fact sheet discusses cognitive conditions and their impact on driving. It further provides recommendations for clinicians regarding their role in counseling patients about driving safety. For more information go to www.medscape.com. |
DOT HS 812 888a |