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Effect of U-turns and heavy vehicles on the saturation flow rates of left-turn lanes at signalized intersections
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
© 2020 by the authors. The Saturation Flow Rate (SFR) is a primary measure that can be used when estimating intersection capacity. Further, the efficiency of signal control parameters also depends on the accuracy of assumed ...
Modeling Trajectories and Trajectory Variation of Turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
, 2020 , Article)
© 2013 IEEE. Information on the trajectories of turning vehicles at signalized intersections can be used in numerous applications, such as movement planning of autonomous vehicles, realistic representation of surrounding ...
Seat belt and child restraint systems : ESRA2 Thematic report No. 8
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International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS)
, 2019 , Report)
ESRA (E-Survey of Road users’ Attitudes) is a joint initiative of road safety institutes, research centres, public services, and private sponsors from all over the world. The aim is to collect and analyse comparable data ...
Extraction of Vehicle Turning Trajectories at Signalized Intersections Using Convolutional Neural Networks
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SpringerLink
, 2020 , Article)
This paper aims at developing a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based tool that can automatically detect the left-turning vehicles (right-hand traffic rule) at signalized intersections and extract their trajectories ...
Enhancing Pedestrian Safety through the Development of Advanced Operational Strategies for Crosswalks in Residential Areas
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable group in the traffic. Every year approximately 40,000 pedestrians are killed in the world due to road traffic crashes. In the state of Qatar, the situations are even worse with around ...
Impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Driving among Drivers in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
This study aims to investigate the impact of ADHD traits on young drivers' deviant driving behaviors that may contribute to their involvement in traffic crashes. Methods: A sample of 450 young drivers from the State of ...
Effectiveness of Driver Simulator as a Driving Education Tool
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
The impact and validity of driving simulators as an educational tool in driving schools in the licensing process remains questioned in literature. Many driving schools utilize driving simulators as a tool to assist students ...
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and can provide information ...
Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
BackgroundInjury poses a major threat to health and longevity in adults aged 50 years or older. The increased life expectancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region warrants a further understanding of the ageing population's ...
A multi-country survey for collecting and analyzing facts related to road traffic safety: Legislation, enforcement, and education for safer drivers
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Road traffic safety is a crucial global objective. It is important for every country to review and improve road safety policies and strategies, based on an objective understanding of its own road traffic safety situation ...