Driving and pedestrian safety

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are conducting a study on driving readiness and attentional control in teens and young adults who have not driven before. This study examines how attention, coordination, and reaction time relate to safe driving using a virtual driving simulator. Eligible participants are teens and young adults ages 13 to 21 who have never driven and do not have a developmental, neurological, or psychiatric diagnosis. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian available to provide consent. Participation involves a single 1.5 hour visit to the UAB Driving Simulator Lab, a brief overview of driving rules and safety procedures, a virtual driving simulation similar to a video game, and a short survey about the experience. Parents or guardians may observe the session. Participants who complete the driving simulator session will receive $50 for their time and effort. For more information about the study, please visit the UAB Science of Child Development and Neurodiversity (STARS) Lab website. To see if you are eligible and to sign up, complete this Qualtrics survey.

The UAB TRIP Lab is studying the effects of concussion on driving among adolescents and young adults, from acute post-injury to symptom resolution. We are in search of 16-24 year olds who have had a concussion within the last 10 days AND who have NOT had a concussion (control group) to participate in a longitudinal study. Participants will visit UAB once per week, where they will drive in a fully immersive, state-of-the-art driving simulator and complete some cognitive and/or balance tasks. Participant will also complete surveys throughout the week. Participants are compensated up to $610 for their time. If interested, please contact the UAB TRIP Lab, (205) 975-9440 | TRIPLAB@UAB.EDU