Analysis and research plan of commercial truck drivers’ potentially dangerous driving behaviors caused by the changes of Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006

摘要

Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 - known as the Driving Time Regulation - lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of Lorries and buses to improve working conditions and road safety. A number of new amendments to this regulation were adopted on 15 July 2020. An important change has been made in connection with the extension of driving time, which may endanger road safety. The aim of the study is on the two independent types of research to verify that current regulation and the possible extension of driving time by two hours will not increase driver fatigue and risky driver behavior. The first analysis will be based on the collection of GPS data, digital tachograph data and video data of drivers faces monitored while driving. The second study will be realized on the Driving simulator SNA-211 at the University of Zilina. Data will be collected from each driver and each device and evaluated.