The Open University (in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police Driver Support Team)
A Focused Response: Supporting police emergency drivers to recognise and manage cognitive distraction
Amount awarded
£37,369
Due to complete
2027
Making roads safer for…
All road users
Project summary
This project addresses the potential contributory factors behind fatalities and collisions involving police vehicles during emergency responses. By investigating cognitive distraction related road harm, the project will develop an evidence-based, interactive educational tool to improve officer decision-making, reduce road traffic incidents, and inform national police training and safety standards. The interactive tool will complement the accredited police driving curriculum, to reduce distraction-related road harm.