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Jan 1, 2014 · Rubbernecking is extremely dangerous, as taking one's eyes off the road for even a few seconds can end in tragedy, yet drivers cannot seem to suppress the urge to shift attention from the goal...
Mar 1, 2021 · The goals of this study are to evaluate the effects of rubbernecking on traffic, investigate incident and freeway characteristics associated with it, evaluate rubbernecking models, and analyze drivers’ behavior in relationship to rubbernecking. To this end, traffic data around a major incident were analyzed.
- Paulina Reina
- 2021
Mar 1, 2021 · Rubbernecking on freeways is a common problem that arises when queuing traffic develops in the opposite direction of a freeway incident. The goals of this study are to evaluate the effects of...
Sep 30, 2013 · Rubbernecking effects depends on the facility type, traffic conditions, type and severity of an incident, and has a significant potential of inducing SCs in the opposite direction of a PC. ......
Mar 13, 2023 · However you define it, rubbernecking is an extremely dangerous driving behavior, contributing to the thousands of traffic fatalities caused by distracted driving. Taking your eyes off the road for even a moment increases the likelihood of a crash.
Oct 6, 2023 · What Is Rubbernecking? Rubbernecking, also known as "accident gawking," occurs when the driver cranes the neck to get a better view of an accident on the side of the road. Attention-grabbing bright lights of emergency vehicles can easily make scenes distracting for drivers.
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May 28, 2024 · Rubbernecking, a term often heard but not always understood, refers to the act of slowing down or stopping one’s vehicle to observe an accident, incident, billboard, or any event of interest on the side of the road.
