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Human Factors/ Engineering Integration
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Human Factors in Vehicle Safety Research
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Safety Problem Identification
What problems do drivers have?
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Visibility and Lighting
What do drivers need to see and be seen?
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Driver Assistance
What cues do drivers need to alert them of impending crashes?
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Reducing Unsafe Behaviors
What unsafe behaviors can be changed based on sensing and feedback to driver?
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How to keep your littlest passengers safe
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