Psychology on the road. The human factor in traffic safety

This book introduces the role of psychology in highway traffic. There are seven chapters: (1) introduction; (2) driving research methodology; (3) individual differences: personality characteristics, temporary impairments, and relevant capabilities ; (4) the driver as an information processor (includes perception, reaction times); (5) human factors on highway traffic accidents; (6) implications for safety; (7) the pedestrian (identifying the vulnerable pedestrian, causes and prevention of accidents).