These are some of the sources I read, reviewed, and referenced.
These are the more lengthy studies I read/reviewed. I will admit I probably did not read all of any one study, but I did read most of the Rand Corporation's Guide for Policymakers. The rest of the studies I skimmed and read various paragraphs/chapters.
"Autonomous Vehicle Technology: A Guide For Policymakers"-The Rand Corporation
"Motion Sickness in Self-Driving Vehicles"-Michael Sivak, Brandon Schoettle, University of Michigan
"Human Factors of Visual and Cognitive Performance in Driving"-Candida Castro, Google Books
These links are just articles relating to AV technology.
"Get Ready To Say Goodbye to the Traffic Light"-Bradley Berman,readwrite.com
"Avoiding Crashes with Self-Driving Cars"-Consumer Reports
"Crash Avoidance Technologies"-Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
"Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Can Prevent Crashes"-Consumer Reports
"Forward Collision Warning"-TRW Automotive
"Re-Calibration Is Needed for Some Lane Departure Systems"-Technically Speaking
"Adaptive Headlights"-Brain on Board
"What Is Adaptive Cruise Control and How Does It Work?"-Bill Howard, Extreme Tech
"Chrysler Expands Availability of Crash-Warning Tech"-Automotive Tech
"Video Shows Volvo XC60 Crashing Into Onlookers"-Ellie Zolfagharifard, Daily Mail
"Active Blind Spot Assist:The Electronic Shoulder Check"-Daimler
"Back-Up Cameras"-AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
These links only pertain to Google AVs
"How a Driverless Car Sees the Road"-Chris Urmson, TED(video)
"Monthly Reports"-Google Self-Driving Car Project
"The View From the Front Seat of the Google Self-Driving Car, Chapter 2"-Chris Urmson
"Google's Self-Driving Cars Can't Handle Bicycle Track Stands"-Jon Fingas, Engadget
Links to further brush up on defensive driving skills
"Key 1: Aim High in Steering"-The Garff Gazette
"Key 2: Get The Big Picture"-The Garff Gazette
"Key 3: Keep Your Eyes Moving"-The Garff Gazette
"Key 4: Leave Yourself An Out"-The Garff Gazette
"Key 5: Make Sure They See You"-The Garff Gazette
"The Multitasking Generation"-Claudia Wallis, Time Magazine
"Backover"-Parents Central(safercar.gov)
"Car Tech and Siri Slammed For Driver Distraction"-Chris Davies, SlashGear
"Desigining Dashboards With Fewer Distractions"-Bill Vlasic, The New York Times
"Avoiding 'Lucky Fool Syndrome'"-Carl Richards, The New York Times
Links pertaining to altered state driving
"Road Rage"-Iowa Department of Transportation
"Drowsy Driving:Asleep at the Wheel"-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Driving Under the Influence, of Marijuana"-Maggie Koerth-Baker, The New York Times