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... 2 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Background The topic of driver distraction has attracted considerable attention in recent years.
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... 3 well understood. This project provides an opportunity to develop a better understanding of this interaction.
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... 4 approach for using SHRP2 NDS data to assess the impact of infrastructure elements on distraction. • Chapter 9 outlines the second of two Safety Frameworks for the use of NDS data to assess the impact of infrastructure design on distraction.
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... 5 signs, billboards, buildings, sculptures, monuments, outdoor lighting systems, wind turbines, and similar structures or items that are typically situated adjacent to the roadway (i.e., within or outside of the clear zone but still visible to drivers) , including items that are neither within the right-of-way nor part of the roadway infrastructure.
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... 6 1.5 Summary This chapter described the background and objectives of this study, an overview of the report, and the working definitions that are used throughout the report. In the upcoming chapters, we will present background information on driver distraction and review the current state of knowledge related to IRD.

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