Driving Change

Driving Change is focused on evidenced-based education on distracted driving and is run by psychology researchers at the Open University.

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

Visit our blog to learn about current projects and impact work https://t.co/faFdXK4cIo

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

RPAN members were out in force yesterday at the @TheRSTrust symposium. Great to see projects showcased, which have been funded by the trust, from several members, and also great to hear from our director @roadspolicing on generating impact from research.

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

New piece out today by RPAN member @DrGemmaBriggs

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

New piece out today 👇

[Prof Gemma Briggs @DrGemmaBriggs]

My piece in The Conversation today explores biases related to driving and road harms. These biases impact individual behaviour, but also policy decisions and public attitude to the inevitability of road death.
https://t.co/uWAhBu0jUi @OpenUniversity @OU_Psychology

[OU_Psychology&Counselling @OU_Psychology]

FASS academics feature on the BBC’s Morning Live programme: https://t.co/733JF5sNrB. Visit OU/BBC co-production page: https://t.co/pXKQsnzsok

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

Interested in sharing evidence-based education on the dangers of handsfree phone-use with drivers? Get in touch and we'll share a printable version of our infomation card #WNTTAHF @roadspolicing @LeanneSavigar @DrGemmaBriggs @RoadsPolicingAN

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

Check out RPAN member @DrGemmaBriggs on @BBCMorningLive tomorrow morning discussing research on the dangers of handsfree phone use while driving @DrivingChangeOU

[Prof Gemma Briggs @DrGemmaBriggs]

A fun day of filming this week with @roadspolicing to explain the findings of our @RoadSafetyTruUK funded project, completed with @LeanneSavigar #WeNeedToTalkAboutHandsfree @RoadsPolicingAN @keelecrim @StaffsUni @OU_Psychology

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

Not long now until our @DrivingChangeOU conference on driver distraction on 10th May! There are still a few tickets remaining - full details and programme here 👇https://t.co/n5KAsgu1J7

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

If you are a road safety professional, practitioner or academic with an interest in addressing driver distraction, register for our free conference! Spaces are limited so book quickly!

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

RPAN and the @OpenUniversity are co-hosting a free @DrivingChangeOU day conference on 10th May 2023 in Milton Keynes. The conference is focused on driver distraction, with a fantastic line up of speakers. See full details and register here:
https://t.co/n5KAsgttTz

[OU Arts & Social Sciences @OU_FASS]

2/7 FUNDED 🙌 @DrGemmaBriggs has secured £24k in funding from @RoadSafetyTruUK to examine attitudes towards the perceived safety of handsfree mobile phone use behind the wheel. Read more:

https://t.co/1sCtEHIzYv

@OU_Psychology @DrivingChangeOU @RoadsPolicingAN @roadspolicing

[Roads Policing Academic Network @RoadsPolicingAN]

"By drawing on the international expertise of the RPAN network, and thanks to the NPCC's enthusiasm for working with academic experts, this partnership has produced real and tangible outcomes for operational policing in the UK." @roadspolicing, Dr Helen Wells, RPAN Director

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

You can find all of these resources along with blog pieces and further explanation of research on distracted driving on our website https://t.co/TnkOhRheIU

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

As it is #roadsafetyweek2022 we're re-sharing some of our educational resources on driver distraction. Try them out to see how you do, and to learn more about cognitive distraction @DrGemmaBriggs @OU_Psychology @RoadsPolicingAN

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

Is multi tasking actually possible, or is it a myth? Check out this short video we made with @bbcideas to find out more https://t.co/tykypO0cR0

[Road Safety GB @Road_Safety_GB]

📰 The @THINKgovuk team has launched the next phase of its campaign to promote the recent changes to the Highway Code, looking to foster mutual respect between all road users 🤝

https://t.co/kxgkftiYEF 🔗

#RSGB

[Driving Change @DrivingChangeOU]

The Driving Change team's impact work has been rated in #REF2021 as 'world leading'! Check out our website for more information on how our research has impacted policy, education and public awareness: https://t.co/TnkOhQZ5uM
@OU_Psychology @OU_FASS

[Prof Gemma Briggs @DrGemmaBriggs]

Always a pleasure to work with @LeanneSavigar and @roadspolicing! This paper offers useful insights into attitudes to and experiences of driver education