Effects of Countdown Signals in Red Phase on Drivers: A Comparative Study between Japan and Turkey

Ke Yu and Huapu Lu

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2014, vol. 2014, 1-10

Abstract:

Countdown signals can be found in many countries; however, there are only a few researches that study the impact of the signals on driver behavior. In this study, we focus particularly on the behavior of drivers reacting to countdown signals when the signal shifted from red to green. Although the countdown signal can reduce startup delay, it also causes drivers premature start. This paper determines the factors influencing the behaviors of drivers on startup delay, premature start, and headway due to countdown signals. The analysis results are compared between Japan and Turkey. From our findings, we propose countermeasures to reduce the problems caused by the countdown signals which can be a guideline for implementation or modification of countdown-signalized intersections in many countries in order to increase safety of both drivers and pedestrians as well as drivers’ satisfactions.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1155/2014/671589

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