A meta-analysis of the effects of cell phones on driver performance

Caird, Jeff K.; Willness, Chelsea R.; Steel, Piers; Scialfa, Charles T.

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2008.01.009

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“…There is a wealth of research showing that conversing causes a distraction from driving that is detrimental to driving performance (for example, Caird, Willness, Steel & Scialfa, 2008) and giving verbal responses to non-driving relevant stimuli can also have a detrimental effect (Rizzo et al, 2004;Thompson et al, 2012), but it is not clear which elements of speech lead to this detriment. Differences between conversation and commentary production can give some insight into which elements of conversation are the best candidates for the cause of distraction.…”

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Producing a commentary slows concurrent hazard perception responses.

Young¹,

Chapman²,

Crundall³

2014

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

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Commentary driver training involves teaching drivers how to verbally acknowledge their perceptual and cognitive processes while driving, and has been shown to improve performance in driving-related tasks. However, those studies demonstrating benefits of commentary training have not done so under conditions of live commentary, which is the typical protocol used with advanced drivers. In the current study we present the results of 2 experiments that show that producing a commentary can actually slow responses to hazards on a concurrent hazard perception task. In Experiment 1, participants producing a live commentary showed significantly longer hazard response times than an untrained, silent, control group. In Experiment 2, a shorter, clipped commentary was introduced to attempt to reduce the demands placed upon participants. However, both the clipped and full commentary conditions showed reduced accuracy and longer response times, relative to a silent condition, and no difference was observed between the 2 types of commentary. Analysis of eye movements in both experiments revealed that fixation durations were shorter when a commentary was produced but time to first fixate the hazard was not affected. This suggests that commentaries encourage more active interrogation of the visual scene, but that this can be detrimental to performance in average drivers.

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Producing a commentary slows concurrent hazard perception responses.

Young¹,

Chapman²,

Crundall³

2014

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

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“…In particular, we were interested in the impact of in-vehicle conversation. Studies suggest that in-vehicle conversation may interfere with driving, though perhaps not as much as cellular phone conversation (Caird et al, 2008;Horrey & Wickens, 2006;McPhee et al, 2004). Alternatively, it is possible that the mere presence of a passenger may impair driving performance in young drivers, as might occur if they were prone to performance anxiety or a tendency to show off.…”

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The Influence of Passengers on Driving in Young Drivers with Varying Levels of Experience

Toxopeus

Ramkhalawansingh

Trick

2013

Proceedings of the 7th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design : Dr

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“…Controlled studies of driving behaviour have shown time and again that adding a task like using a mobile phone or navigation system to the driving task often leads to increased reaction times [e.g. 8,9]. Given that driving is generally agreed to have a large visual component [10], this concern is especially pronounced for tasks classified as having heavy visual/manual components, that is, where the driver needs to look away from the traffic and manipulate dials or screens.…”

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Can User-Paced, Menu-free Spoken Language Interfaces Improve Dual Task Handling While Driving?

Eriksson

Lindström

Seward

et al. 2014

Human-Computer Interaction. Advanced Interaction Modalities and Techniques

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Abstract. The use of speech-based interaction over traditional means of interaction in secondary tasks may increase safety in demanding environments with high requirements on operator attention. Speech interfaces have suffered from issues similar to those of visual displays, as they often rely on a complex menu structure that corresponds to that of visual systems. Recent advances in speech technology allow the use of natural language, eliminating the need for menu structures and offering a tighter coupling between the intention to act and the completion of the action. Modern speech technology may not only make already existing types of interaction safer, but also opens up for new applications, which may enhance safety. One such application is a speech-based hazard reporting system. A small fixed-base simulator study showed that drivers adapt the timing of the hazard reports to the situation at hand, such that an increase in reported workload was avoided.

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A meta-analysis of the effects of cell phones on driver performance

Cited by 541 publications

References 47 publications

Producing a commentary slows concurrent hazard perception responses.

Producing a commentary slows concurrent hazard perception responses.

The Influence of Passengers on Driving in Young Drivers with Varying Levels of Experience

Can User-Paced, Menu-free Spoken Language Interfaces Improve Dual Task Handling While Driving?

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