Driver-training and emergency brake performance in cars with antilock braking systems
File version
Author(s)
Barrett, Rod
Morrison, Steven
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)
Date
Size
File type(s)
Location
License
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a two-day post-license driver-training program on brake performance in cars with antilock braking systems (ABS). A trainee group (n = 26) and a control group (n = 13) participated in the experiment. The trainee group were enrolled in a two-day training course that included instruction in a braking technique that may be used in cars with and without ABS. All participants performed emergency brake tests from 80 and 100 km h-1 in an instrumented car before and after the training period. Results indicated the post-training group used a smoother braking profile, were less reliant on ABS activation, had enhanced postural stability, but took about one car length longer to stop from 100 km h-1 compared with the control group. Implications of these results for braking in cars with and without ABS, and for driver education programs in general are discussed.
Journal Title
Safety Science
Conference Title
Book Title
Edition
Volume
44
Issue
10
Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject
Engineering
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Psychology