Driving simulator analysis of the first time driving on a diverging diamond interchange

• Published in: Accident analysis and prevention Vol. 218; p. 108084
• Main Authors: Valdés, Didier M., Figueroa-Medina, Alberto, Perelló, Carol A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2025
• Subjects: Accidents, Traffic - prevention & control; Adult; Automobile Driving - psychology; Automobiles; Computer Simulation; Design assessment; Diamond; Diverging diamond intersection; Driver behavior; Driving simulation; Equipment Design; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Puerto Rico; Task Performance and Analysis; Young Adult; Puerto Rico; DCD; EDC; DDI; CDI; MUTCD; vpd; WB; FHWA; Design assessment; AADT; SB; Driving simulation; UPRM; NB; TCD; Diverging diamond intersection; IRB; NCHRP; U.S; Driver behavior; EB; SCL; PRHTA

•A driving simulator was used to assess user behavior at the first DDI in Puerto Rico.•Simulation results were used to recommend changes in signs and pavement markings.•Critical driver errors were reduced by 47% through the study improving navigation.•Public education campaigns increased familiarity...