Understanding Driver Errors with Post-Incident Cognitive Evaluation 

Use Case Description

This use case demonstrates how Cognitive Assessments and the CORE help organizations understand contributing factors following a driving incident.

Introduction

When incidents occur, identifying root causes is essential to preventing recurrence. Some errors may reflect deeper, persistent impairment risks that are not visible through incident review alone.

Problem Statement

Post-incident analysis often focuses on what happened, not why. Without objective cognitive insight, organizations risk misclassifying incidents as isolated errors and missing underlying impairment factors.

Solution Overview

Cognitive Assessments evaluate whether cognitive functioning may have contributed to an incident, while the CORE assesses whether those findings translate into on-road performance risk. This enables informed, corrective action.

Implementation

Following an incident, drivers complete a Cognitive Assessment and, when appropriate, a CORE. Findings guide next steps such as targeted retraining, medical referral, or monitored return to duty.

Expected Results/Outcome

Organizations improve risk management, reduce repeat incidents, and support drivers through constructive, evidence-based intervention rather than punitive response.