Abstract
Excessive speed and poor drivers' perception are the causes of a large number of traffic accidents. Analysis of the influence of geometry in drivers' behavior has been widely performed by different researchers. One way to improve road safety is to provide adequate visibility in order to help drivers adopt adequate behaviors. When the budget is not sufficient for expensive traffic solutions, innovative but simple solutions can be implemented. In this study, the experiment was performed to explore how drivers' perception and behavior are influenced by two virtual 3D shapes' projections - a 3D alternative crosswalk pattern and speed bumps consisted of triangular prisms. The results show statistically significant differences between drivers' willingness to reduce vehicle speed as a response to the two types of road markings: the first one with the square shape base (rectangular prism) and the second one with triangular shape base (triangular prism).
Highlights
Analysis of the influence of geometry in drivers' beha– viour has been widely performed by different researchers
This study aims to show how drivers' perception and behavior are influenced by two virtual 3D shapes projections - 3D alternative crosswalk pattern and speed bumps consisted of triangular prisms
The results show that the mean deceleration value is higher for 3D road marking consisted of rectangular prisms, for both test speeds (50 km/h and 70 km/h) (Figure 2.)
Summary
Analysis of the influence of geometry in drivers' beha– viour has been widely performed by different researchers. Driving is the result of a psychological process that translates data, signals and direct/indirect messages into behaviour, which is continuously adapted to the exchange of varying stimuli between man, environment and vehicle. These stimuli are at times not perceived or correctly understood by the driver, even if they derive from tools conceived for his safety [1]. The main issue is how to integrate road design with drivers' performances. For this reason, the road environment should be planned and designed in order to guide the user towards the most
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