Human Factors in Road Safety

Human factors in road safety refer to how people's abilities, behaviors, perceptions, and decision-making influence the likelihood of accidents. This includes issues like fatigue, distraction, alcohol or drug use, and emotional stress, which can impair a driver’s judgment and reaction times. Understanding these factors helps identify why crashes happen and how to prevent them, such as through better road designs, education, and rules. Improving human factors aims to create safer driving environments by addressing human vulnerabilities and encouraging responsible behavior on the road.