This research is being conducted by Faiza Khan, a graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, supervised by Dr. Mbakisya A. Onyango Professor in Civil engineering department, Dr. Mina Sartipi Guerry Professor at the computer science department, at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Dr. Osama A. Osman Sr. Transportation Engineer and Project Manager at Leidos. 

This research project has been approved by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Institutional Review Board. 

Purpose of Study:
We are working to develop a realistic car-following model that will incorporate Human Elements in car-following models. The goal is to utilize theories of human psychology to understand decision making process of a driver in different driving scenarios and utilize that to construct a more realistic car-following model.

Who Can Participate: If you are at least 18 years or older, you have a valid driver’s license and you are a resident of the United States of America you can participate. 

Procedure: In order to participate you need to complete this online survey. Your participation in this online survey is completely anonymous. No information you share electronically can be traced to you or the computer you use. Your participation in the survey indicates you read this consent information and agreed to participate in this anonymous survey. Participation will take about 10 minutes. 

Risks of Being in the Study: No risks. 

Potential benefits: Research participants will contribute to the modelling of a realistic car-following model which can be used to improve autonomous cars and manual cars technology to improve driving quality and reduce road accidents. 

Anonymity: Your participation in this research is completely anonymous. No information you share can be traced electronically to you, the computer you used, nor can you be traced by any information you provide.  

Voluntary Nature of the Study: Your participation is voluntary, and you may refuse to participate or withdraw at any time.  

Contacts and Questions: If you have questions about this study, you may contact either: Faiza Khan at, 423-255-9932 or you may email her at qgq787@mocs.utc.edu.  

If you have any questions about your rights as a subject/participant in this research, or if you feel you have been placed at risk, you can contact Dr. Susan Davidson, the Chair of the Human Subjects Committee, Institutional Review Board at 423-425-1387. Additional contact information is available at www.utc.edu/irb. 

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