Jing Feng

Jun 10, 2022

New Tool Helps Older Adults Monitor ‘Attentional Performance’ During Driving

NC State psychologists have demonstrated the tool can predict which drivers are at increased risk of having accidents.

Jul 13, 2021

Computer Training Program for Seniors Can Reduce Hazardous Driving

NC State psychologists hope the findings will lead to the training becoming more widely available.

Jul 22, 2019

When You Spot One Driving Hazard, You May Be Missing Another

Research from NC State psychologists finds that when drivers notice one traffic hazard, they are less likely to see a simultaneous second hazard.

Mar 14, 2018

Four Professors Named Faculty Scholars

NC State’s 2017-2018 class of University Faculty Scholars includes four professors from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Oct 2, 2017

Study Finds Driving Speed Affected When a Driver’s Mind ‘Wanders’

Research from NC State psychologists finds that driving speed fluctuates more when a driver's mind wanders from focusing on the act of driving.

Oct 2, 2017

Older Drivers Adapt Their Thinking to Improve Road Hazard Detection

A recent study finds older drivers adapt their responses in heavy traffic to better identify road hazards.

Oct 12, 2016

Study: Older Adults No Slower at Taking Control of Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

New research from NC State psychologists finds that older adults have comparable response times to young adults when tasked with taking control of a semi-autonomous vehicle.