A list of important psychologists involved in traffic research:
1) Dr. Richard H. Henriksson – studied aggression on the road and the influence of psychological factors on risky actions while driving.
2) Dr. Julian P. Blythe – investigated the temporal and spatial perception of drivers and its effect on reaction speed in emergency situations.
3) Dr. Mary Kauffman – studied road awareness, sustained attention, and the effects of physical and mental fatigue on traffic efficiency.
4) Dr. Alexander Luria – Application to Driving – used neuropsychological analysis to understand higher cognitive functions, such as decision-making, planning, and preventive risk assessment.
5) Defensive driving research – looked at defensive driving skills, preventive risk assessment, and the ability to deal with unexpected behaviour by other vehicles.
6) Driving simulation research – used driving simulators to assess behavior on the road in dangerous or congested conditions without risk to drivers or others.