Drivers’ Behaviour on Freeway Curve Approach: Different Angles, Different Perspectives

J. Vos

doi:10.4233/uuid:5a44e49e-6df3-469b-b9a6-f19085188280

Drivers’ Behaviour on Freeway Curve Approach: Different Angles, Different Perspectives

J. Vos

Transport and Planning

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Abstract

This dissertation explores what road characteristics trigger drivers’ speed adjustments when approaching freeway curves. It combines speed prediction modelling and human factors research methods. The results show that drivers primarily consider visible cues such as the preceding roadway, deflection angle, and the number of lanes, as opposed to traditional factors like horizontal radius or speed signs, when starting to decelerate. The study advocates for integrating driver perspectives into road design.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Delft University of Technology
Supervisors/Advisors	Hagenzieker, M.P., Promotor Farah, H., Promotor
Thesis sponsors	Rijkswaterstaat
Award date	8 Feb 2024
Print ISBNs	978-90-5584-340-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:5a44e49e-6df3-469b-b9a6-f19085188280
Publication status	Published - 2024

Keywords

Geometric freeway design
human factors
Curve driving

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Which visual cues do drivers use to anticipate and slow down in freeway curve approach? An eye-tracking, think-aloud on-road study
Vos, J., de Winter, J., Farah, H. & Hagenzieker, M., 2023, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 94, p. 190-211 22 p.
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Speed development at freeway curves based on high frequency floating car data
Vos, J. & Farah, H., 2022, In: European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research. 22, 2, p. 201-223 23 p.
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How do dutch drivers perceive horizontal curves on freeway interchanges and which cues influence their speed choice?
Vos, J., Farah, H. & Hagenzieker, M., 2021, In: IATSS Research. 45, 2, p. 258-266 9 p.
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Drivers’ Behaviour on Freeway Curve Approach: Different Angles, Different Perspectives

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Which visual cues do drivers use to anticipate and slow down in freeway curve approach? An eye-tracking, think-aloud on-road study

Speed development at freeway curves based on high frequency floating car data

How do dutch drivers perceive horizontal curves on freeway interchanges and which cues influence their speed choice?

Cite this