PURPOSES : In this study, the relationship between the types of road pavement markings and the visibility distance under adverse weather conditions was evaluated. METHODS : Rainy and foggy conditions at the weather proving ground were replicated in this study. The researchers recorded the visibility distance corresponding to each experiment scenario comprising the weather conditions and pavement marking types. RESULTS : Visibility distances under adverse weather conditions decreased more than those of normal weather conditions. Under rainy conditions, the average visibility distance across all pavement markings decreased by 33%. However, the average visibility distance across all pavement markings foggy conditions decreased by 46.8%. Based on the test results of the visibility distance, the speed reduction rates corresponding to the adverse and normal weather conditions, i.e., 24% and 36% speed reduction under rainy and foggy conditions, respectively, were established. CONCLUSIONS : This study validated the reduction in the visibility distance affected by weather conditions by applying actual road scale weather proving ground. In addition, speed reduction was recommended for safe driving under adverse weather conditions.

PURPOSES: This study analyzes feasibility for application white pavement markings in the roadways with median barrier. METHODS : By reviewing numerous relevant laws, standards, and operational cases, the white pavement markings' excellence was demonstrated. Driver’s behavior was analyzed through a virtual driving experiment using driving simulator and field tests. RESULTS: First, white pavement markings are superior to yellow pavement markings in terms of visibility, economics, and safety. Second, as a result of virtual driving experiment, the color of line in the roadway with median barrier didn’t affect the driver’s behavior such as the average vehicle speed, the distance bias in the lane and the separation distance from the centerline. Third, field test demonstrated that the driver tended to recognize the median barrier as an obstacle. In addition, the central driving ratio in the lane was increased due to improving the visibility of line at night in case of the white pavement markings. CONCLUSIONS : The application of white pavement markings in the roadways with median barrier can enhance traffic safety by improving the visibility of line at night.

PURPOSES: Speeding is often the primary contributor to fatal crashes. Surprisingly, driving behaviors are indirectly affected by personal factors such as law-abidance, risk sensitivity, and situational adaptability. This research aims to verify the effectiveness of pavement markings at reducing the speeds of high-risk drivers. The purpose of this study is to establish how drivers (including law-abiding or law-breaking, high-risk or low-risk) react to different pavement markings in a driving simulator. METHODS: The five different pavement markings were selected from markings used in other nations. The forty-two drivers were then surveyed, via questionnaires, and placed into the corresponding groups. Finally, statistical analysis was conducted to determine the extent of speed reduction for each pavement marking. RESULTS: Higher speeds were linked to the high-risk drivers. Furthermore, after analysis of the mean difference of average speeds by pavement marking, it was determined that Dragon's Teeth had the greatest speed reducing effect on these drivers. CONCLUSIONS: Perceptual countermeasures are unlikely to strongly affect high-risk drivers' perception of speed on the curves. This statistically demonstrates that Dragon's Teeth have a subtle effect on reducing speeds in the driving simulator. This study's significance lies in the improved understanding of high-risk drivers in terms of road facilities. It approaches the effects of various patterns of pavement markings for high-risk drivers.

차선의 주요성능인 차선반사도는 도로의 기하구조 특성, 차선재료, 교통량, 일기, 환경요인등 다양한 요소에 의해 영향을 받게 된다. 그 결과 차선은 영향을 받은 정도에 따라 각기 다른 반사성능을 나타내게 된다. 본 논문은 공용중인 고속도로에서 차선의 반사성능 감소가 심할 것으로 예상되는 특정 기하구조 및 시설물 구간의 차선반사도 증감의 특성을 확인하여 밝히는 데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 통해 현행 최소차선반사도 기준과 비교하여 차선 반사도의 기하구조 또는 시설물 구간에 따른 차별적 관리가 필요하다는 주장을 제시하고자 한다. 데이타 분석을 위해 중부고속도로 하남JCT-남이JCT구간에서 황색실선. 백색점선의 차선반사도를 측정하였다. 이 측정치를 도로시설물 특이사항별로 구분하고, 각 구간에 대해 진입 전, 해당 구간, 통과 후로 구분하여 각각의 차선반사도를 비교 분석하였다. 분석결과 곡선구간, 오르막구간, IC램프구간, 터널구간에서 차선반사도가 상대적으로 낮게 측정되었다. 이로써 차선반사도의 기하구조 및 시설물 구간에 따른 차별적 적용 및 관리의 필요성을 제시하였다.