Comparison of driver awareness in real traffic and driving on a simulator

Abstract

A driver’s awareness is a critical aspect that must be closely monitored at all times. This article proposes a number of experiments that will be carried out in the near future, the findings of which may aid in improving the existing condition. The authors feel that the results of individual measurements can help to improve road freight transportation safety. Furthermore, the contribution focuses on driver drowsiness as a significant factor and mechanism of major and fatal traffic accidents, as well as extensive damage to goods or property in road freight transit. Among other things, detection of driver drowsiness was determined. The individual measurements are described and the result of a driver on the simulator are compared with a motorist driving in real traffic. With this information obtained from the individual measurements, we can evaluate number of driver mistakes and different signs of tired behaviour per one shift and then we could be able to estimate a maximum driving duration of one day for twenty-four hours day.