@article{ref1,
title="Automotive participant tailgating safety training device: design and test",
journal="International journal of vehicle safety",
year="2011",
author="Jensen, M. and Wagner, J. and Alexander, K. and Pidgeon, P. and Rogich, K. and Fedrizzi, R.",
volume="5",
number="4",
pages="319-332",
abstract="The safe operation of a ground vehicle requires a combination of driver skills and behaviour, motor-vehicle knowledge, and recognition of driving conditions and environments. One dangerous scenario commonly encountered by drivers is tailgating (close following). In this paper, a lightweight tailgating device that can be installed on a sport utility vehicle (or truck) to support driver training activities will be presented. The tailgating apparatus has been field tested on a closed course as part of a safe driving programme. Objective vehicle measurements and subjective instructor evaluations revealed that 75% of students successfully completed the driving task at a passing level.    Keywords: driver behaviour; vehicle safety; driver training; tailgating; vehicle accidents; vehicle crashes; field testing; system design; sport utility vehicles; SUVs; trucks; close following.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1479-3105",
doi="10.1504/IJVS.2011.045773",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVS.2011.045773"
}