The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) proposes to collect information from older
licensed drivers about their driving performance, driving habits,
and levels of familiarity with rearview video systems (RVSs), and
to measure their ability to avoid obstacles while backing using an
RVS as compared to using only mirrors and shoulder checks.
Following initial data collection, the research team will develop a
training protocol based on common errors participants made during
the first study segment. During the training segment of the study,
a new sample of participants will complete backing tasks similar to
those in the first segment. Then participants will be randomly
assigned to either a training group or a placebo group. Following
training all participants will again complete a series of backing
tasks. Analyses will test whether the training improved drivers’
ability to use the RVS appropriately. This research would give the
traffic safety community greater insight into the extent to which
older drivers are able to use RVSs effectively and whether training
in proper use of the devices improves their ability to use the
systems to back safely.
US Code:
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USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Act
This study includes screening
questions and an experimental study that will result in a program
change of adding 360 hours to NHTSA's overall burden hours.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.