Effect of surrounding landscape on driving behaviour: A driving simulator study

Antonson, Hans; Mårdh, Selina; Wiklund, Mats; Blomqvist, Göran

doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2009.03.005

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“…This U‐shape is probably an effect of the simulated countryside, which shifted from woodland with low‐ to medium‐density forests to open agricultural land with brittle straws of cereals and then back to woodland. This behavioural change due to the surrounding landscape is in agreement with previous studies (Antonson et al ., ). Speed increased during daytime driving but decreased during night‐time driving in the dark.…”

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The effect of daylight versus darkness on driver sleepiness: a driving simulator study

Ahlström

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Fors

et al. 2017

Journal of Sleep Research

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Driver sleepiness studies are often carried out with alert drivers during daytime and sleep-deprived drivers during night-time. This design results in a mixture of different factors (e.g. circadian effects, homeostatic effects, light conditions) that may confound the results. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of light conditions on driver sleepiness. Thirty young male drivers (23.6 ± 1.7 years old) participated in a driving simulator experiment where they drove on a rural road. A 2 × 2 design was used with the conditions daylight versus darkness, and daytime (full sleep) versus night-time (sleep deprived). The results show that light condition had an independent effect on the sleepiness variables. The subjective sleepiness measured by Karolinska Sleepiness Scale was higher, lateral position more left-oriented, speed lower, electroencephalogram alpha and theta higher, and blink durations were longer during darkness. The number of line crossings did not change significantly with light condition. The day/night condition had profound effects on most sleepiness indicators while controlling for light condition. The number of line crossings was higher during night driving, Karolinska Sleepiness Scale was higher, blink durations were longer and speed was lower. There were no significant interactions, indicating that light conditions have an additive effect on sleepiness. In conclusion, Karolinska Sleepiness Scale and blink durations increase primarily with sleep deprivation, but also as an effect of darkness. Line crossings are mainly driven by the need for sleep and the reduced alertness at the circadian nadir. Lane position is, however, more determined by light conditions than by sleepiness.

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The effect of daylight versus darkness on driver sleepiness: a driving simulator study

Ahlström

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Fors

et al. 2017

Journal of Sleep Research

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“…The findings acknowledged the serious consequences of tree crashes. Antonson [12] examined the effect of three Swedish landscape types on driving behaviour through a driving simulator study, and the results indicated that landscape also appears to be relevant to traffic safety.…”

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Simulation and Analysis of the Buffer Function of Freeway Greening on Out-of-Control Vehicles

Xiao

Wen

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“…Antonson et al [34] and Bergeron and Thiffault [35] were examining the effects of landscape changes on the driver. The effect of on-street parking in urban environment was tested by Edquist et al [36].…”

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Approach to simulation assessment of area-wide traffic calming in the context of sustainable development

Książek¹

2015

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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The introduction of traffic calming in city centre areas is one of the measures aimed at implementing the transport policy which is based on the principles of sustainable development. Traffic calming refers to a combination of road network planning and engineering measures to reduce negative effects of motor vehicle use and improve conditions for non-motorized street users. However, it should not be seen exclusively as a means of introducing traffic restrictions or reducing the speed limit. Comprehensive schemes of area-wide traffic calming result in a synergy effect improving not only traffic conditions but also liveability, environment, safety and the urban landscape. However, one has to emphasize that what is crucial for making use of the capabilities of a comprehensive traffic calming scheme is the proper preparation of the investment. Implementing the ideas of traffic calming should bring the best results in enhancing sustainable safety of drivers and pedestrians, improving the quality of urban life and reducing traffic flows and undesirable effects, such as traffic noise and pollutant emissions. The paper contains a literature review on impacts and effectiveness of area-wide traffic calming solutions. An exemplary approach illustrating how to include traffic calming zones in simulation modelling is also presented. The suggested approach involves the use of simulation tools in both micro and macro scale and tests with a driving simulator to assess the influence of traffic calming measures on speeds, travel times, route choices, modal split and therefore on the level of road safety, traffic noise and air pollution. The influence of individual measures examined at a microscopic level allows one to assess the functioning of the whole transport system at the macro level. This makes it possible to plan the transport service of the area, to reduce Urban Transport XXI 191

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Effect of surrounding landscape on driving behaviour: A driving simulator study

Cited by 99 publications

References 24 publications

The effect of daylight versus darkness on driver sleepiness: a driving simulator study

The effect of daylight versus darkness on driver sleepiness: a driving simulator study

Simulation and Analysis of the Buffer Function of Freeway Greening on Out-of-Control Vehicles

Approach to simulation assessment of area-wide traffic calming in the context of sustainable development

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