This scientific conference’s research topics include theory, measurement, effects, crash risks, and prevention/mitigation related to distraction and inattention in the traffic system. Driver distraction is our main focus, but we also welcome research about other road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists and users of new modes of transport, like electric scooters. More practical aspects of distraction and inattention and ways to prevent and mitigate injuries or fatalities, including education, road design, legislation and stakeholder coordination, are also in the scope of the conference.
The overall theme for DDI2024 is “Advances in the understanding and management of distraction and inattention for all road users.”
THEORY
Defining distraction and inattention
Distraction and inattention for vulnerable road users, including new forms of mobility, e.g. micromobility
Behavior changes induced by the introduction of automation technologies
Mechanisms of distraction and inattention
Assessment of distraction and inattention
Models of distraction and inattention
Various sources of distraction (advertising, wearable devices, etc.)
Distraction in the context of automation
Factors that give rise to inattention and distraction
Driver engagement with technology as an addiction
The disconnected driver
Driver characteristics and individual differences
Theoretical aspects of driver monitoring
IMPACT
Effects on driving performance
Effects on driver behaviour and information processing
Effects on crash and near‐miss occurrences.
Impact on crash and injury risk
Factors mediating impact (e.g., age, experience and gender)
Measurement of distraction and inattention
Measurement of public perceptions about distraction and inattention
The impact of trust, overreliance and expectation on driver distraction and inattention
Methods for safety impact assessment, e.g:
COUNTERMEASURES
Investigations into countermeasures‘ efficacy
Challenges associated with data collection and analyses
Legislation and enforcement
Company and transport policies
Road and infrastructure design
Vehicle and human-vehicle interface design
Design of technologies that prevent or mitigate the impact of driver distraction and inattention on safety
Driver monitoring as a facilitator of countermeasures
Real‐time distraction prevention and mitigation systems
Promotion/Advertising
Education, training and driver licensing
The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute will be handling secretariat duties for the DDI2024 Conference.
General inquiries E-mail: ddi2024us@umich.edu
Phone: +1 734-936-2070
Abstract submission E-mail: ddiabstracts@meetx.se.
