The Effects of Distraction on Younger Drivers: A Neurophysiological Perspective
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Article Title | The Effects of Distraction on Younger Drivers: A Neurophysiological Perspective |
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ERA Journal ID | 13416 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Goldsworthy, Jake, Watling, Christopher N., Rose, Chase and Larue, Gregoire |
Journal Title | Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society |
Journal Citation | 114 |
Article Number | 104147 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0003-6870 |
1872-9126 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104147 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003687023001850 |
Abstract | Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic accidents in Australia and around the world. However, many younger drivers aged 18-24 years still admit to using a phone while driving. A simulated driving study investigated the neurophysiological effects of visual, auditory, and higher-order cognitive (i.e., requiring the use of executive functions) distraction in young drivers. In total, 24 young adults (13 male and 11 female) aged 18-25 years completed 4 x 8 min simulated driving sessions while simultaneously engaging with different distractor tasks. Neurophysiological arousal, subjective workload, and objective driving performance were measured. Frontal beta and gamma power were highest in higher-order cognitive and visual conditions. The higher-order cognitive condition was rated as being the most mentally demanding. Comparatively, the visual condition was found to have the most significant impact on the standard deviation of speed and the standard deviation of the lateral positioning. This study has significant implications for all road users, particularly those aged 18-25 years, and it reinforces the importance of not using a phone while driving. |
Keywords | Distraction, Neurophysiology, Younger Drivers |
Contains Sensitive Content | Contains sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520203. Cognitive neuroscience |
520206. Psychophysiology | |
520406. Sensory processes, perception and performance | |
Byline Affiliations | University of Western Australia |
Queensland University of Technology | |
School of Psychology and Wellbeing | |
University of the Sunshine Coast |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z2040/the-effects-of-distraction-on-younger-drivers-a-neurophysiological-perspective
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