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Distractions N' Driving: video game simulation educates young drivers on the dangers of texting while driving.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22317716     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The proliferation of portable communication and entertainment devices has introduced new dangers to the driving environment, particularly for young and inexperienced drivers. Graduate students from George Mason University illustrate a powerful, practical, and cost-effective program that has been successful in educating these drivers on the dangers of texting while driving, which can easily be adapted and implemented in other communities.
Authors:
Haneen Saqer; Ewart de Visser; Jonathan Strohl; Raja Parasuraman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Work (Reading, Mass.)     Volume:  41     ISSN:  1875-9270     ISO Abbreviation:  Work     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204382     Medline TA:  Work     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  5877-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Psychology Department, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 3F5, Fairfax, VA, United States.
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