Effects of Countdown Signals in Red Phase on Drivers: A Comparative Study between Japan and Turkey
Joint Authors
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Countdown signals can be found in many countries; however, there are only a few researches that study the impact of the signals on driver behavior.
In this study, we focus particularly on the behavior of drivers reacting to countdown signals when the signal shifted from red to green.
Although the countdown signal can reduce startup delay, it also causes drivers premature start.
This paper determines the factors influencing the behaviors of drivers on startup delay, premature start, and headway due to countdown signals.
The analysis results are compared between Japan and Turkey.
From our findings, we propose countermeasures to reduce the problems caused by the countdown signals which can be a guideline for implementation or modification of countdown-signalized intersections in many countries in order to increase safety of both drivers and pedestrians as well as drivers’ satisfactions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yu, Ke& Lu, Huapu. 2014. Effects of Countdown Signals in Red Phase on Drivers: A Comparative Study between Japan and Turkey. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044416
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yu, Ke& Lu, Huapu. Effects of Countdown Signals in Red Phase on Drivers: A Comparative Study between Japan and Turkey. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044416
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yu, Ke& Lu, Huapu. Effects of Countdown Signals in Red Phase on Drivers: A Comparative Study between Japan and Turkey. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1044416
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1044416