Hello! It's been a long time but I have been hard at work conducting research at UConn. (Go HUSKIES!!) 😀 🐺 I am excited to share not one, but TWO of my recently published articles focused on research of substance-involved driving. The results of both studies prove interesting given the recent changes in cannabis legislation … Continue reading New Research Alert!: Substance-Involved Driving in CT
I recently co-authored a paper detailing research involving linking toxicology records for alcohol breath tests performed on Connecticut drivers back to any associated motor vehicle crash records reported by police. In Connecticut, toxicology and crash data are collected on separate forms and reported to different state agencies (State DOT and State toxicology lab). This means … Continue reading New Research Alert!: Linking Crash x Breathalyzer Data
Link between social media use and negative driving behaviors.
THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED AND SHARED ON JULY 5, 2015 Summer time is in full swing! The time of year when sweaters and snow boots are traded for bathing suits and flip flops, grills everywhere are slow roasting delicious barbecue and the beach becomes your second home. Unfortunately, this is also one time of … Continue reading Buzzed, Tipsy, Drunk. What’s The Difference?
The environmental impact and societal implications of CADS becomes more palpable as developments in intelligent vehicle technology continue to evolve. Manufacturers are building systems with more autonomy so vehicles can take on more task by themselves, but does increased autonomy mean increased confidence? The level of social acceptance and continued education of CADS is directly related to their effectiveness in reducing motor vehicle crashes. Just how far away from social acceptance of CADS are we?
How do cultural differences influence travel behavior and traffic engineering?
As a behavior analyst, it is my job to study human behavior. Using empirical-based evidence (i.e. verifiable research), I search for observable patterns in behavior and try to define them. Part of that includes understanding everything in a person's environment that can influence his or her behavior.
Drivers Behaving Badly 