D L Fisher

Summary

Affiliation: University of Massachusetts
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Use of a fixed-base driving simulator to evaluate the effects of experience and PC-based risk awareness training on drivers' decisions
    Donald L Fisher
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
    Hum Factors 44:287-302. 2002
  2. ncbi Can novice drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their likelihood of a crash?
    D L Fisher
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 210D Marston Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
    Inj Prev 12:i25-9. 2006
  3. ncbi Can younger drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their risk in roadway traffic scenarios that are hard to identify as hazardous?
    A K Pradhan
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Ergonomics 52:657-73. 2009
  4. ncbi The effects of focused attention training on the duration of novice drivers' glances inside the vehicle
    A K Pradhan
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Elab 110, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Ergonomics 54:917-31. 2011
  5. ncbi Evaluation of different speech and touch interfaces to in-vehicle music retrieval systems
    L Garay-Vega
    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Accid Anal Prev 42:913-20. 2010
  6. ncbi The framing of drivers' route choices when travel time information is provided under varying degrees of cognitive load
    K V Katsikopoulos
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003, USA
    Hum Factors 42:470-81. 2000

Research Grants

  1. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    Donald Fisher; Fiscal Year: 2007
  2. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    Donald Fisher; Fiscal Year: 2009
  3. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    ALEXANDER W POLLATSEK; Fiscal Year: 2010

Collaborators

  • A K Pradhan
  • A Pollatsek
  • Y Shen
  • L Garay-Vega
  • G Weinberg
  • M Knodler
  • G Divekar
  • B Schmidt-Nielsen
  • B Harsham
  • M Romoser
  • K V Katsikopoulos
  • S A Duffy
  • Y Duse-Anthony

Detail Information

Publications6

  1. ncbi Use of a fixed-base driving simulator to evaluate the effects of experience and PC-based risk awareness training on drivers' decisions
    Donald L Fisher
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
    Hum Factors 44:287-302. 2002
    ..However, at least initially, the research suggests that PC-based risk awareness training programs have the potential to reduce the high crash rate among younger, inexperienced drivers...
  2. ncbi Can novice drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their likelihood of a crash?
    D L Fisher
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 210D Marston Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
    Inj Prev 12:i25-9. 2006
    ..A PC based program designed to teach drivers to recognize risks early on is shown to improve their awareness of hazards, both on an advanced driving simulator and on the road...
  3. ncbi Can younger drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their risk in roadway traffic scenarios that are hard to identify as hazardous?
    A K Pradhan
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Ergonomics 52:657-73. 2009
    ..These findings have clear implications for the type of training of teen drivers that is necessary in order to increase their anticipation of hazards...
  4. ncbi The effects of focused attention training on the duration of novice drivers' glances inside the vehicle
    A K Pradhan
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Elab 110, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Ergonomics 54:917-31. 2011
    ..A training programme is described that has beentested on the open road and can reduce the behaviours that lead to crashes caused by the distracted driving...
  5. ncbi Evaluation of different speech and touch interfaces to in-vehicle music retrieval systems
    L Garay-Vega
    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
    Accid Anal Prev 42:913-20. 2010
    ..The multiple turn voice interface (B) significantly increased both the time it took drivers to complete the task and the workload. The implications for interface design and safety are discussed...
  6. ncbi The framing of drivers' route choices when travel time information is provided under varying degrees of cognitive load
    K V Katsikopoulos
    Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003, USA
    Hum Factors 42:470-81. 2000
    ..A simple probabilistic model describes the risk-taking behavior and the load effects. Actual or potential applications of this research include the development of efficient travel time information systems for drivers...

Research Grants4

  1. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    Donald Fisher; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ....
  2. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    Donald Fisher; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ....
  3. Newly-licensed Driver Crashes: Causes and Remediation
    ALEXANDER W POLLATSEK; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ....