The focus of our research is the prevention and control of unintentional injuries, particularly those resulting from motor vehicle crashes.
02/20/2023
We were so honored to be able to host Alabama State Representative Randy Wood and Calhoun County Commissioner of Licenses Barry E. Robertson today to talk about safe driving practices and discuss hands free distracted driving legislation! Calhoun County Commissioner of Licenses UAB Department of Psychology UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham Council on Undergraduate Research
12/13/2022
Deer tend to be most active at dusk and dawn. Use your high beams at night to see further ahead.
Be on the lookout for the eye-shine of deer near road edges!
09/14/2022
If you’ve been following us for a while, you probably saw some of our recruitment for REACT! Our REACT project is a R01 funded study that looked at groups of 16 and 18-year-olds, both with and without licenses, to see the effects of age and experience on driving. Check back soon for more!
09/13/2022
We are so excited to announce our series partnership with the Addiction Prevention Coalition! APC works hard in the community to educate about addiction issues particularly among teens, while the TRIP Lab focuses on safe driving among teens. Our first topic is ma*****na. Do not get behind the wheel after taking any sort of substance that can impair your faculties.
According to research studies, ma*****na can slow your reaction time, impair judgment of distance, and decrease coordination, which are essential when you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle.
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09/11/2022
We are currently recruiting surgical residents for a 12-month study on how occupational factors, such as the demands of residency, affect driving. If you are interested in participating in this study, Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected]
09/10/2022
Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected] if you are interested in having our Community Outreach Team visit your school or organization! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to provide FREE programing about safe driving to the students of Alabama.
09/09/2022
R2DRV study recruitment is still active! The purpose of this study is to examine differences in driving performance among drivers with and without diagnosed concussion. This study aims to also find out when it is safe for drivers to return to driving after concussion.
Subjects are asked to come in weekly to assess driving performance through the driving simulator. Subjects are also asked to complete surveys every night.
Interested in participating in this study or others? Call Call 205-975-9440 or email [email protected]!
08/31/2022
Study Review Part 1
Read about the development of our deep learning system and see where psychology and technology intersect —->
07/14/2022
Did you know that depression and antidepressants may affect your driving performance? Consult your physician to ensure our mental health does not compromise your driving safety.
07/13/2022
Take extra caution when riding near motorcycles!
07/13/2022
Teens should be extra careful when they're on the road!