Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Hayley McDonald has completed a PhD in the area of driver behaviour, and is a Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC).
Within her role, Hayley works on a range of road safety projects. In undertaking this work, her aim is to inform the development of strategies that can enhance the safety of all road users.
Within her research, Hayley has a particular interest in using administrative data and online questionnaires to answer key research questions. She also has experience in qualitative data research, including the analysis of interview data.
Hayley values collaborating with researchers with different areas of interest and expertise, as a way to develop her knowledge in broad areas of safety and injury prevention research.
Hayley has presented the results of her research at various conferences, both within Australia and internationally.
University Service
Monash University Accident Research Centre First Aid Officer
Monash University Accident Research Centre Representative on the Monash University Early Career Academic Committee
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):
External positions
Australasian College of Road Safety - Committee Member on the Early Career Network
2024 → …
Research area keywords
- Road safety
- Driver behaviour
- Illegal driving
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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National Road Safety Partnership Program: Supporting Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture
Carslake, J., Koppel, S., Charlton, J., Muir, C., Wragg, N., Wishart, D. E., Govias, K., Rea, M., Ireland, J., Naidu, B., Gunn, R., Callaghan, B., Howell, A., Elliott, P., Doukouris, K., Fors, T., Rutledge, B., Lewis, I., Landgren, F., Brain, D., Oeng, D., Batson, A., McDonald, H. & Rivera Gonzalez, J.
16/04/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C., Kearney, J., Lawrence, B., Newstead, S., McDonald, H. & Stephens, A.
1/02/24 → 2/02/26
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Driver Aggression
Stephens, A., Young, K., McDonald, H., Cameron, M., Charlton, J., Koppel, S. & Newstead, S.
1/01/24 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Novice Driver Project, Section 2: A review of the 100 hours practical driving requirement and the practical driving test
Oxley, J., Newstead, S., McDonald, H., Koppel, S., Senserrick, T. & Bates, L.
18/12/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the 'Safe Seats, Safe Kids' program
Koppel, S., Newstead, S., McDonald, H., Batson, A. & Berecki-Gisolf, J.
24/11/23 → 12/01/24
Project: Research
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Assessing seatbelt use among pregnant drivers in Australia: correct seatbelt positioning, discomfort, knowledge and information sources
Koppel, S., Bugeja, L., Zou, X., McDonald, H., Lue, K-A., Forman, J., Zonfrillo, M. R., Baker, G. H., Kidd, D. G., Cripton, P. A., Oyen, M., Viano, D. & Brown, J., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Safety Research. 93, p. 15-23 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Evaluation of the 'Safe Seats, Safe Kids' Program: Report prepared for Kidsafe Victoria
Koppel, S., Berecki-Gisolf, J., McDonald, H., Batson, A. & Newstead, S., Apr 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 49 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
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Examining Safety on Roads Around Canberra's Light Rail Network
McDonald, H., Logan, D. & Koppel, S., 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 69 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
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Executive function and drivers’ ability to self-regulate behaviour when engaging with devices
Young, K. L., Stephens, A. N. & McDonald, H., 2024, In: Current Psychology. 43, p. 25732-25742 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Factors influencing behavioral intentions to use conditionally automated vehicles
Koppel, S., Logan, D. B., Zou, X., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Hair Jr, J. F., M. St. Louis, R., J. Molnar, L. & Charlton, J. L., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Safety Research. 91, p. 423-430 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Australasian College of Road Safety Incorporated (ACRS) (External organisation)
Hayley McDonald (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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MUARC - TAC Safe Systems Workshop 1
Michael Fitzharris (Organiser), Michael Lenne (Member of programme committee), Bruce Corben (Member of programme committee), Tandy Pok Arundell (Speaker), Michael Nieuwesteeg (Session chair), Samantha Cockfield (Speaker), Johan Strandroth (Speaker), Chris Jones (Speaker), Stuart Ballingall (Speaker), Jane Richards (Speaker), Nicole Downing (Speaker), Amanda Stephens (Speaker), David Logan (Speaker), Hayley McDonald (Speaker), Arthur Vulcan (Speaker), Samantha Kate Buckis (Speaker), Jessica Di-Quan Truong (Speaker) & Ian Johnston (Speaker)
9 Aug 2016 → 16 Aug 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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ACT's Light Rail Network well-designed, safety report finds
Hayley McDonald, David Logan & Sjaanie Koppel
30/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The habit parents have putting their children in danger
Sjaanie Koppel, Fareed Kaviani, Hayley McDonald, Anne Sujanie Peiris & Mark Zonfrillo
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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One third of parents confess to texting while driving
Sjaanie Koppel, Fareed Kaviani, Hayley McDonald, Anne Sujanie Peiris & Mark Zonfrillo
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Not so smart drivers
Sjaanie Koppel, Fareed Kaviani, Hayley McDonald, Anne Sujanie Peiris & Mark Zonfrillo
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Parents' illegal engagement with smartphones while driving their children
Sjaanie Koppel, Fareed Kaviani, Hayley McDonald, Anne Sujanie Peiris & Mark Zonfrillo
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature