Name
Title | ||
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Effects of Simulator Practice and Real-World Experience on Cell-Phone-Related Driver Distraction. |
Abstract | ||
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Objective: Our research examined the effects of practice on cell-phone-related driver distraction. Background: The driving literature is ambiguous as to whether practice can reduce driver distraction from concurrent cell phone conversation. Methods: Drivers reporting either high or low real-world cell phone usage were selected to participate in four 90-min simulated driving sessions on successive days. The research consisted of two phases: a practice phase and a novel transfer phase. Results: Dual-task performance deficits persisted through practice and transfer driving conditions. Moreover, groups reporting high and low real-world experience exhibited similar driving impairments when conversing on a hands-free cell phone. Conclusions: These data indicate that practice is unlikely to eliminate the disruptive effects of concurrent cell phone use on driving. Application: Multiple regulatory agencies have considered, or are currently considering, legislation to restrict in-vehicle cell phone use. Findings reported herein may be useful to inform these public policy decisions. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
2008 | 10.1518/001872008X374983 | HUMAN FACTORS |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
occupational safety,multitasking,suicide prevention,ergonomics,public policy,human factors,injury prevention | Distraction,Conversation,Simulation,Human factors and ergonomics,Phone,Engineering,Mobile phone,Cognition,Human multitasking,restrict | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
50 | 6 | 0018-7208 |
Citations | PageRank | References |
5 | 1.25 | 0 |
Authors | ||
2 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel M. Cooper | 1 | 72 | 10.06 |
| David L. Strayer | 2 | 174 | 24.18 |