With U.S. road deaths stats revealing ‘crisis level,’ DOT joins Vision Zero
U.S. road deaths jump 10.4 percent in first half of 2016
— Reuters, October 5, 2016
Category: Research
Research surrounding Distracted Driving
SemiAutonomous driving systems must provide at least 6 seconds for driver to heed warning, react and gain manual control: Study
People need timely warning to avert accidents in self-driving cars
— Reuters, September 30, 2016
Transport for N.S.W.’s Centre for Road Safety show how 2-seconds of distraction can go a long way on the road
See how far you travel when you take your eyes off the road for just two seconds:
| Travel speed | Metres travelled in 2 seconds |
|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 22.22 |
| 50 km/h | 27.78 |
| 60 km/h | 33.33 |
| 80 km/h | 44.44 |
| 100 km/h | 55.56 |