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Biography
Amanda has been involved in road safety research for almost two decades and her background is in the psychology behind driver behaviour. Amanda completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK. Her PhD work focused on the role that emotions play in how a driver evaluates and responds to their current driving environment. She has published extensively in this area.
Amanda took up her position at Monash University Accident Research Centre in 2014 after spending a number of years working in road safety in England, Scotland and tthe Republic of Ireland. Her current research focusses on understanding and addressing the mechanisms behind risky driving behaviour. Particular focus is on aggressive, anti-social or non-compliant driving behaviour. She is currently involved in designing and implementing behaviour modification programs to support drivers in managing emotional, fatigued or inattentive driving.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- emotional driving
- aggressive driving
- road user behaviour
- road user non-compliance
- driver stress and anxiety
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Human-factors considerations for successful implementation of automated vehicles in high risk drivers
Young, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
19/03/25 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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Implementation of the National Driver Distraction Roadmap: Incorporating Human Factors in Transport Systems
Young, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Proud, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Salmon, P. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Read, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abedi, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rampollard, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Bailey, S. (Project Manager)
14/11/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/24 → 2/02/26
Project: Research
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Fatigue Biomarker and Drug Impairment Study
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Anderson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Howard, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeppe, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Manousakis, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Meadley, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
31/01/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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CB2174 Outcome Evaluation of Safer Roads Program
Proud, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oxley, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bailey, S. (Project Manager)
21/02/25 → 11/06/25
Project: Research
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Exploring the effect of driver drowsiness on takeover performance during automated driving: an updated literature review
Pan, H., Logan, D. B., Stephens, A. N., Payre, W., Wang, Y., Peng, Z., Qin, Y. & Koppel, S., Jun 2025, In: Accident Analysis and Prevention. 216, 19 p., 108023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Never being aggressive is important: a nationally representative survey of aggressive driving in Australia
Stephens, A. N., How, S. N., Crotty, R. & Oxley, J., Oct 2025, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 114, p. 86-98 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Passive Alcohol Sensor: Victorian Community Sentiment Survey
Young, K., Muir, C., Stephens, A. & Kearney, J., Jan 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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The influence of core self-evaluation, mindful awareness, & anger rumination on forgiveness
Collard, J. J. & Stephens, A. N., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Cognitive Processing. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The relationship between parental bicycle helmet use and that of their children
Lajunen, T., Stephens, A. N. & Sullman, M. J. M., Aug 2025, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 113, p. 124-135 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Advancing Women's Research Success Grant
Stephens, A. (Recipient), 18 Mar 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Award - Researcher
Stephens, A. (Recipient), 3 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Research Paper 2019
Stephens, Amanda (Recipient), 16 Jul 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Research Paper 2021
Stephens, Amanda (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MUARC 2024 Seeding Grant: The move to autonomous driving: staying in the loop when tried, angry or anxious
Stephens, A. (Recipient) & Young, K. (Recipient), 31 Oct 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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We drive as we feel: recognising tiredness, anger or stress in our driving
Amanda Stephens (Contributor)
6 Mar 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Monash University What happens next podcast
Stephens, A. (Contributor)
3 Nov 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Member of the Advisory Panel Road Safety Education Limited
Amanda Stephens (Fellow)
4 Jul 2022 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Driver Sleepiness Webinar
Amanda Stephens (Contributor)
18 May 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public outreach
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CDC Safe Work Month; Webinar on Aggressive Driving (Event)
Amanda Stephens (Member)
12 Oct 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
Press/Media
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Road Rage interview on Jess McGuire drive time ABC NSW
24/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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