EFFECTS OF VISUAL AND COGNITIVE DISTRACTION ON LANE CHANGE TEST PERFORMANCE
Paper in proceeding, 2008

Driver errors related to visual and cognitive distraction were studied in the context of the Lane Change Test (LCT). New performance metrics were developed in order to capture the specific effects of visual and cognitive distraction. In line with previous research, it was found that the two types of distraction impaired driving in different ways. Visual, but not cognitive, distraction led to reduced path control. By contrast, only cognitive distraction affected detection and recognition/response selection. Theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.

lane change test

driving performance

driver distraction

Author

Johan A Skifs Engström

Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Vehicle Safety

2007

Subject Categories

Communication Studies

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10/7/2017