Driver Distraction: The Human Factor Element - An On-Demand CLE by TASA

When a traffic accident occurs, how can a human factors engineer assist in determining what errors occurred, and who is responsible for the decisions that resulted in those errors? This recording will help remove some of the confusion, clarify what is occurring on highways and explain the effects of recent changes to attorneys who must sort it all out.
Title:
Driver Distraction: The Human Factor Element
Topics:

• The Evolution of Driver Distraction
• The Four Steps of Human Information Processing
• The Three Types of Driver Distraction
• The Truth About Multitasking
• Unintended Consequences of New Technology
• The Role of Billboards in Driver Distraction
• Role of Government, Industry and Educators.

Presenters:
William F. Nelson
Mark Heiderbrach
Date of Recording:
December 15, 2010
Sponsor:
Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA)
More:
Driver Distraction: The Human Factor Element
Credit:
WA: 1 General AV Credit (Activity 303205)
Other Jurisdictions: Consult your credit-granting authority