Background music as a risk factor for distraction among young-novice drivers

Brodsky, Warren; Slor, Zack

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2013.06.022

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“…This is important as research has shown that in-car listening while driving can be an auditory distracter (Brodsky, 2002;Brodsky and Slor, 2013). Only a few studies have examined the effects of emotional auditory content while driving.…”

Section: Emotional Distractionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Emotion matters: Implications for distracted driving

Chan

Singhal

2015

Safety Science

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Section: Emotional Distractionmentioning

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Emotion matters: Implications for distracted driving

Chan

Singhal

2015

Safety Science

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“…A handful of studies have measured the prevalence of specific types of driver distraction; however, most focused only on cell phone use. (Crawford, 2002; Pickrell & Ye, 2013; Reinfurt, Huang, Reaganes, & Hunter, 2001; Salzberg, 2002) Recent research reveals that many things besides cell phones can distract a driver and pose a safety hazard including interacting with passengers,(Koppel, Charlton, Kopinathan, & Taranto, 2011) singing,(Brodsky & Slor, 2013) eating and drinking,(M. Young, Mahfoud, Walker, Jenkins, & Stanton, 2008) interacting with vehicle electronics, (JC Stutts et al, 2001) as well as environmental distractions and/or hazards outside the vehicle.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Prevalence of Distraction Among Passenger Vehicle Drivers: A Roadside Observational Approach

Huisingh

Griffin

McGwin

2014

Traffic Injury Prevention

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Objective Distracted driving contributes to a large proportion of motor vehicle crashes, yet little is known about the prevalence of distracted driving and the specific types of distracting behaviors. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of driver distraction using a roadside observational study design. Methods A cross-sectional survey involving direct roadside observation was conducted at 11 selected intersections. Trained investigators observed a sample of passenger vehicles and recorded distraction-related behaviors, driver characteristics, and contextual factors such as vehicle speed and traffic flow. Results Of the 3,265 drivers observed, the prevalence of distracted driving was 32.7%. Among those involved in a distracting activity, the most frequently observed distractions included interacting with another passenger (53.2%, where passengers were present), talking on the phone (31.4%), external-vehicle distractions (20.4%), and texting/dialing a phone (16.6%). The prevalence of talking on the phone was higher among females than males (38.6% vs. 24.3%), whereas external vehicle distractions were higher among males than females (25.8% vs. 24.3%). Drivers <30 years were observed being engaged in any distracting activity, interacting with other passengers and texting/dialing more frequently than drivers aged 30–50 and >50 years. Drivers were engaged in distracting behaviors more frequently when the car was stopped. Conclusions When using similar methodology, roadside observational studies generate comparable prevalence estimates of driver distraction as naturalistic driving studies. Driver distraction is a common problem among passenger vehicle drivers. Despite the increased awareness on the dangers of texting and cell phone use while driving, these specific activities were two of the most frequently observed distractions. There is a continued need for road safety education about the dangers of distracted driving, especially for younger drivers.

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“…Further research regarding under which circumstances each of these variables becomes important should be of interest, especially in regards to whether drivers already consciously or unconsciously self-regulate whether they listen to music and what type of music they listen to depending on their circumstances. As the cognitive burden of driving should lessen with practice, further research might contrast newlylicensed and less experienced drivers, such as those studied by Brodsky and Slor (2013), with better-experienced drivers.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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“…Previous research in regards to music's effects on driving performance has been mixed, with some researchers finding that music has a detrimental effect (e.g., Brodsky & Slor, 2013) and some finding that music has a protective effect (e.g., Ünal, de Waard, Epstude, & Steg, 2013). Induced mental workload is one possible influencer of music's effect on driving.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Effect of Listening to Music as a Function of Driving Complexity: A Simulator Study on the Differing Effects of Music on Different Driving Tasks

Wang

Jimison

Richard

et al. 2015

Proceedings of the 8th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design: Dri

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Summary:Research in regards to music's effects on driving performance has been mixed. Previous research has found that music adds to mental workload. Other research has found that high mental workload is related to poorer driving performance in simulation. In this study, mental workload was manipulated by varying visual complexity and type of task (i.e., car-following or braking for unexpected obstacles). It was found that steering variance and delay in carfollowing response were reduced by music under low-workload conditions, while number of collisions with cars and number of lane excursions were increased under high-workload conditions. A practice effect was also found, with participants performing better when listening to music with more practice.

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Background music as a risk factor for distraction among young-novice drivers

Cited by 82 publications

References 39 publications

Emotion matters: Implications for distracted driving

Emotion matters: Implications for distracted driving

The Prevalence of Distraction Among Passenger Vehicle Drivers: A Roadside Observational Approach

Effect of Listening to Music as a Function of Driving Complexity: A Simulator Study on the Differing Effects of Music on Different Driving Tasks

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