Authors
Van Houten, R.; Hilton, B.; Schulman, R.; Reagan, I.
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Website Section
Driver Behaviors
Method
Naturalistic study
Abstract
This report describes the results of a study to pilot-test a new application of a technology-based intervention to increase seat belt use. The technology required drivers to press harder on the gas pedal when they were unbelted and exceeded 25 miles per hour. Participants were seven commercial drivers who operated carpet-cleaning vans. The results showed the use of the technology was associated with an immediate sustained increase in seat belt use. Occasionally drivers would initially forget to buckle during a trip and encounter the force. In all instances, they buckled up within less than 25 seconds of the force being applied.
Reference
Van Houten, R.; Hilton, B.; Schulman, R.; Reagan, I. (2011) Using Haptic Feedback to Increase Seat Belt Use of Service Vehicle Drivers. DOT HS 811 434. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
Safety belt, seat belt, occupant, protection, law
Using Haptic Feedback to Increase Seat Belt Use of Service Vehicle Drivers
