This volume gives an overview of the trends in Traffic and Transport Psychology.
It reflects the considerable development of the most important factors for
driving a road vehicle, and the variety of international research approaches.
The first part contains basic approaches and integrated models as well as
general theories and their implementation into Traffic and Transport Psychology.
The second part deals with the driver, especially cognition, performance, social
and differential effects and impairment. Important aspects are treated, such as
speed perception, reaction times, interaction, risk acceptance, aggression and
gender differences. Special chapters refer to performance and fatigue.
The third part focuses on safety, driver support, selection and