The distraction effects of phone use during a crucial driving maneuver

摘要: Forty-two licensed drivers were tested in an experiment that required them to respond in-vehicle phone at the same time they faced with making a crucial stopping decision. Using test track facilities, we also examined influence of driver gender and age on these dual-task response capacities. Each was given task practice then performed first block 24 trials, where one trial represented circuit track. Half trials control conditions which neither stop-light activated nor triggered. Four only further four, only. The remaining four complete each simultaneously. order presentation specific randomized whole sequence repeated second giving 48 per driver. In-vehicle contained embedded memory evaluated end circuit. Results confirmed our previous observation condition there slower light change. To compensate for this slowed response, subsequently brake more intensely. Most importantly, recorded critical 15% increase non-response presence distraction equates increased violations open road. These patterns varied by gender. In particular, had large effect components speed multiple, simultaneous demands. Since driving represents highly complex interactive environment, it is not possible specify simplistic relationship between effects outcome crash patterns. However, can conclude such technologies erode performance safety margin distract from their primary vehicle control. As be anticipated causal relation exists collision events. This concern all device designers many researchers professionals seeking reduce adverse impacts collisions.