TENNESSEE ROAD TEAM CAPTAINS PARTICIPATE IN
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS RESEARCH
Three Tennessee Road Team Captains participated in a research study at the University of Memphis this month. The study is an internal research at the University of Memphis aimed at improving driving experience with new in-vehicle truck technologies (Video Based On-Board Safety Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Turning Assist, Collision Warning, Adaptive Steering Assist, etc.) when integrated in trucks. The outcome of this research will help automotive companies to design the components in such a way that drivers will find them useful. In this driving simulator study, the University has designed some of the new technology features, and will assess how drivers use these technologies in about a 40-minute test. Our Road Team Captains were happy to participate and provide their input regarding safety. An email was sent to TTA thanking us for their participation and commending their professionalism and dedication to safety. There will be another study next year and we will be helping them get more professional drivers to participate.
