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Dale L. Picha
Researcher at Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Publications - 4
Citations - 102
Dale L. Picha is an academic researcher from Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Braking distance. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 4 publications receiving 95 citations.
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Driver Perception-Brake Response in Stopping Sight Distance Situations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors measured driver perception-brake response to several different stopping sight distance situations and found that the 95th percentile perception braking response times for these same conditions were 2.0 s.
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Driver understanding of alternative traffic signs
TL;DR: Recommendations for each traffic control device were based on results and include retaining the current standard design because of adequate comprehension levels, modifying the design or use of the device to increase comprehension level, or conducting further research to better understand driver comprehension difficulties.
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Mexican driver comprehension of u.s. traffic control devices
TL;DR: In this paper, a study was conducted to determine how well drivers from Mexico understand traffic control devices used in the United States and Texas using flash-cards with open-ended questions to assess comprehension levels.
Evaluation of Alternative Traffic Signs for Use in Texas Border Areas
TL;DR: A three-year research project evaluated driver understanding of traffic control devices in Texas border areas as discussed by the authors, and the results indicated that overall comprehension levels for the selected word message signs were improved in the Texas border area through the use of Spanish-legend signs.