International Journal of Highway Engineering (한국도로학회논문집)

Korean Society of Road Engineers (한국도로학회)
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A Study on Design Elements of Freeway Rest Areas for Drowsy Drivers

고속도로 졸음쉼터 설계요소 정립 연구

  • 한다정 (인천대학교 건설환경공학과) ;
  • 김응철 (인천대학교 건설환경공학과) ;
  • 양재호 (인천대학교 공학기술연구소)
  • Received : 2017.10.11
  • Accepted : 2018.04.03
  • Published : 2018.04.16
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Abstract

PURPOSES : In this study, design elements of rest areas for drowsy drivers are classified and appropriate criteria for each design element are presented. METHODS : By comparing and analyzing the design criteria for rest areas, the most appropriate installation criteria were suggested by considering the driving patterns of rest area users. RESULTS : As a result of the study, elements influencing the design of rest areas for drowsy drivers are suggested such as installation location and installation type. In addition, proper separation distance between resting areas was suggested considering vehicle flow, users' fatigue and physiological needs. Other criteria for rest areas were also suggested. CONCLUSIONS : Proper safety facilities were not installed in rest areas because appropriate criteria were not established. In this study, design elements were derived and installation criteria were designed so that rest areas could be used safely and conveniently.

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