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Driver behavior analysis for right-turn drivers at signalized intersections using SHRP 2 naturalistic driving study

Jianqing Wu¹, Hao Xu¹

¹University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N Virginia St, MS 258, Reno, NV 89557, United States.

Journal of Safety Research

|December 6, 2017

Summary

Driver behavior at intersections, especially during right-turn-on-red (RTOR) maneuvers, shows high acceleration and low observation, posing risks to pedestrians. Understanding these factors aids in developing intersection safety countermeasures.

Keywords:

Driver behavior Naturalistic driving study Signalized intersection

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Area of Science:

Traffic Engineering
Driver Behavior Analysis
Road Safety

Background:

Driver behavior at intersections is crucial for traffic safety and operational efficiency.
Most studies rely on simulations; this research utilizes real-world data from the SHRP 2 Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS).

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze influencing factors on the operation (speed control) and observation of drivers making right turns at signalized intersections.
To quantitatively assess the impact of various factors on driver behavior.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 300 NDS trips at six signalized intersections, including time-series sensor data, forward-facing videos, and driver-face videos.
Development of an influencing index function to quantify and prioritize factors affecting driver behavior.
Examination of speed control under different conditions, considering prioritized influencing factors.

Main Results:

Identified vehicle type, traffic signal status, conflicting traffic, conflicting pedestrians, and driver age group as key factors influencing driver observation.
Quantified the influence of these factors using a developed index.

Conclusions:

Drivers exhibit high acceleration and low observation frequency during Right-Turn-On-Red (RTOR) maneuvers.
This behavior presents a significant danger to other road users, particularly pedestrians.