Empirical evaluation of drivers’ start-up behavior at signalized intersection using driving simulator

Almallah, Mustafa; Alfahel, Radwan; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Dias, Charitha

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2020.03.034

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“…Therefore, investigating the actual traffic safety situation with drivers' perception would allow us to fill this research gap. Studying this particular case for Qatar would be interesting due to its diverse driving population and aggressive driving behaviour (Alhajyaseen et al, 2020;Almallah et al, 2020;Hussain et al, 2019Hussain et al, , 2020Soliman et al, 2018;Timmermans et al, 2019aTimmermans et al, , 2020. In summary, we believe that the findings of this case study can be helpful for relevant authorities to enhance the COVID-19 and traffic-related policies.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 84%

Road safety status during COVID-19 pandemic: exploring public and road safety expert’s opinions

Alhajyaseen

Almukdad

Hussain

et al. 2021

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

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the main objective of this study is to investigate the status of traffic safety and the public perception of traffic safety during the during cOViD-19 pandemic. three different data sets are used in this study: road crash and traffic violation data from Qatar, and two separate questionnaire surveys (from general public and road safety experts). Results showed that during cOViD-19 period, the total number of crashes in Qatar significantly reduced during the pandemic compared with the previous 5 years. however, the rates of serious and fatal injuries significantly increased. Regarding the general public perceptions, more than 80% reported that roads became safer while driving behaviours improved during the pandemic. On the other hand, more than 50% of the experts disagreed that roads became safer, 55% disagreed that driving behaviours improved and 70% agreed that less attention from governments was directed toward road safety during the pandemic. the findings from this study could help policy makers to understand the road safety status during the pandemic to make appropriate adjustments in the traffic laws and regulations on a temporary basis. this could help in reducing crash-related injuries and as a result reduce pressure on health and other emergency services.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 84%

Road safety status during COVID-19 pandemic: exploring public and road safety expert’s opinions

Alhajyaseen

Almukdad

Hussain

et al. 2021

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

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“…Meanwhile, studies that compare ethnicities sometimes appear statistically significant and sometimes were not. For instance, Almallah et al (2020), Debnam and Beck (2011), Maslowsky et al (2019), Rasanathan et al (2008), andRomano et al (2006) shows no statistical difference between ethnicities in acceleration and jerk at startup speed at a traffic light, traffic violations, young adult's risky behavior, and stop sign violations. Also, while making a comparison among ethnicities, Bergdahl, ( 2007) found Hispanic to be statistically significant in having the ability to withstand higher alcohol consumption before being detected in Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) test than other comparable ethnicities.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…In addition, Almallah et al (2020) investigated the driving behavior by conducting an experiment using virtual reality in form of a driving simulator. This is a good method to assess the driving skills of respondents without having them answering any questionnaires.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, texting while driving and violations at the stop sign and beating red traffic light (Bener et al, 2013;Blows et al, 2005;Chliaoutakis et al, 2005;Debnam & Beck, 2011;Elias & Shiftan, 2017;Factor et al, 2012;Jahanfar, 2018;Matthews & Norris, 2002;Romano et al, 2005Romano et al, , 2006Rudisill & Zhu, 2017;Sloan et al, 2013;Smith et al, 2019). In addition to that, Almallah et al (2020) attempted to make a comparison between ethnicities for green phase acceleration reaction at a traffic light. The study hypothesized that a high standard deviation in mean startup speed could be predicted as an aggressive driver.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Influence of Socio-demographics Background on the Driving Behavior: A Short Review

Radzuan¹,

Hassan

Kassim³

et al. 2021

JSAEM

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Reckless driving behavior might result in a higher risk of an accident. Many factors are known to be the cause of this driving behavior. One of the factors is the socio-demographic background of the driver. This study aims to review currently available literature that investigates the relationship between driving behavior and any known socio-demographic characteristics. The review also focuses on the method used in the data collection as well as the tools used to perform the analysis to correlate the driving behavior and socio-demographic background. The review found that the influence of socio-demographic background on driving behavior study has not been explored in detail especially from the ethnicity point of view. With regards to the data collection, most of the study utilised the self- report survey, in which the targeted respondents are young adults. There are also studies covering all age groups that made use of the Driving Behaviour Questionnaire, data of traffic accidents or police reports, and virtual reality to collect the data. SAS/STAT statistical software package was found to be a popular choice among researchers when analyzing the data. This review concludes that driving behavior study in the multi-racial country for instance in Malaysia should explore further the relationship between driving behavior and socio-demographic background, especially from the ethnic perspective.

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“…Meanwhile, a parallel investigation in Qatar delved into the driver reaction time, acceleration, and jerk, presenting statistical findings and exploring demographic influences, involving gender, ethnicity, and age. These insights, particularly in reaction times and jerks, offer valuable data for simulation models that assess driver behavior and safety at signalized intersections [5,6]. Telematics integration improves the start-up behavior, ameliorating the traffic capacity by 20% [7].…”

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The Impact of Motorcycle Positioning on Start-Up Lost Time: The Empirical Case Study of Signalized Intersections in Marrakech using VISSIM

Charef,

Jarir,

Quafafou

2024

Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res.

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This study explores the influence of a high percentage of motorcycles on the traffic flow and congestion in Marrakech by examining the impact of motorcycle positioning in shaping urban traffic dynamics, in particular, the start-up lost time at signalized intersections. Different motorcycle positioning strategies are analyzed to improve intersection efficiency and safety. A twofold approach was followed to achieve this objective. First, empirical data were collected using computer vision techniques. Second, different strategies were simulated in VISSIM based on the collected data. The approach adopted for data collection was based on mobile phone video recording at a representative signalized intersection in Marrakech, capturing traffic behaviors during four distinct time periods. Then the YOLOv8 algorithm was employed for real-time object detection and analysis, allowing precise monitoring of motorcycle positioning and examining its influence on the start-up lost time. Afterwards, VISSIM simulations were implemented, on the basis of the collected data, to explore various scenarios, such as motorcycles sharing lanes with cars or dedicated motorcycle lanes. The results reveal a compelling correlation between motorcycle proximity to cars and traffic congestion, with closer positioning leading to increased congestion, longer travel times, reduced average vehicle speeds, and extended queue lengths at intersections. On the contrary, scenarios with dedicated motorcycle lanes consistently show reduced congestion and smoother traffic flow.

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Empirical evaluation of drivers’ start-up behavior at signalized intersection using driving simulator

Cited by 16 publications

References 18 publications

Road safety status during COVID-19 pandemic: exploring public and road safety expert’s opinions

Road safety status during COVID-19 pandemic: exploring public and road safety expert’s opinions

The Influence of Socio-demographics Background on the Driving Behavior: A Short Review

The Impact of Motorcycle Positioning on Start-Up Lost Time: The Empirical Case Study of Signalized Intersections in Marrakech using VISSIM

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