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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Development of NORTISS: The National Occupational Road Transport Injury Surveillance System
Berecki-Gisolf, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Koppel, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collie, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gray, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
19/03/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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National Road Safety Partnership Program: Supporting Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture
Carslake, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Koppel, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Charlton, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Muir, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wragg, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wishart, D. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Govias, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rea, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ireland, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Naidu, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Gunn, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Callaghan, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Howell, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Elliott, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Doukouris, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Fors, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rutledge, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lewis, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Landgren, F. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Brain, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Oeng, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rivera Gonzalez, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
16/04/24 → 31/01/26
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)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/02/24 → 2/02/26
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Driver Aggression
Stephens, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Young, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Charlton, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koppel, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
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. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koppel, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Senserrick, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bates, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
18/12/23 → 31/10/24
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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Cruising through concerns: Australian parents’ views on teen rideshare service use
Koppel, S., Baker, G. H., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H. & Lazarus, M., Jul 2025, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 112, p. 188-206 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Enhancing workplace road safety for commercial and gig economy drivers in Australia
Kaviani, F., Batson, A., McDonald, H., Logan, D., Di Stefano, M. & Koppel, S., Dec 2025, In: Safety Science. 192, 12 p., 106994.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Managerial insight towards enhancing road safety culture in the light commercial vehicle and gig economy transportation workforce in Australia
Batson, A., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Logan, D., Stefano, M. D. & Koppel, S., Oct 2025, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 114, p. 171-181 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Using Australian Naturalistic Driving Study data to explore non-driving task engagement across young novice and experienced drivers
Koppel, S., Young, K., Liang, H., Molesworth, B., Eusebio, J., Senserrick, T., Williamson, A., Olivier, J., Howell, F. J., McDonald, H., Haworth, N., Klauer, S. G. & Charlton, J. L., Aug 2025, In: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 113, p. 374-385 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Australasian College of Road Safety Incorporated (ACRS) (External organisation)
McDonald, H. (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
Fitzharris, M. (Organiser), Lenne, M. (Member of programme committee), Corben, B. (Member of programme committee), Pok Arundell, T. (Speaker), Nieuwesteeg, M. (Session chair), Cockfield, S. (Speaker), Strandroth, J. (Speaker), Jones, C. (Speaker), Ballingall, S. (Speaker), Richards, J. (Speaker), Downing, N. (Speaker), Stephens, A. (Speaker), Logan, D. (Speaker), McDonald, H. (Speaker), Vulcan, A. (Speaker), Buckis, S. K. (Speaker), Truong, J.D.-Q. (Speaker) & Johnston, I. (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
McDonald, H., Logan, D. & Koppel, S.
30/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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One third of parents confess to texting while driving
Koppel, S., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Peiris, A. S. & Zonfrillo, M.
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Parents' illegal engagement with smartphones while driving their children
Koppel, S., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Peiris, A. S. & Zonfrillo, M.
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Not so smart drivers
Koppel, S., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Peiris, A. S. & Zonfrillo, M.
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The habit parents have putting their children in danger
Koppel, S., Kaviani, F., McDonald, H., Peiris, A. S. & Zonfrillo, M.
5/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview