Physiological and behavioural changes associated to the management of secondary tasks while driving

Collet, Christian; Clarion, A.; Morel, M.; Chapon, A.; Petit, Claire

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2009.01.007

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“…We conclude that, even for experienced taxi drivers, distraction tasks increased driver workload and made it more difficult to control the car than when undistracted. The results of the present study are consistent with those of young adults with little driving experience [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. If the participant is completely distracted during driving, collision with the vehicle in front may occur [24].…”

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“…Driving is a complicated activity requiring focused attention by the driver; secondary tasks performed while driving can impair driving ability [23]. Driver distraction because of additional workload can trigger mistakes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. However, these previous studies have been mostly performed using young adults with relatively short driving experience, and few studies of experienced drivers with extensive driving experience have been conducted.…”

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“…Furthermore, the use of a mobile phone or navigation system increases driver workload and influences the stress experienced by the driver. Such distractions activate the sympathetic nervous system and increase the heart rate and skin conductance level (SCL) of drivers [15][16][17][18][19].…”

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Effect of distraction task on driving performance of experienced taxi drivers

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Background: Driving performance is influenced by human, vehicular, and environmental factors. Objectives: To investigate the effects of distraction tasks, such as sending a text message (STM) and searching a navigation device (SN), on the driving performance of experienced taxi drivers. Methods: Twelve male taxi drivers (age: 56.3 ± 4.4 y; experience: 28.4 ± 6.4 y) and 14 female taxi drivers (age: 55.5 ± 3.5 y; experience: 19.4 ± 5.0 y) drove in a simulator at a constant speed (90 km/h) for 2 min while maintaining a gap of 30 m from the car in front, also traveling at 90 km/h. Participants were instructed to drive only for the first 1 min (control phase). For an additional 1 min (task phase), they were instructed to drive only, drive + STM, or drive + SN. Results: Compared with driving only, during driving + STM or driving + SN, the drivers' skin conductance level was relatively increased, suggesting that the distraction task increased the drivers' workload and sympathetic nervous system activity. Compared with driving only, during driving + STM or driving + SN, the average distance from the car in front, speed deviation, and anterior-posterior and medial-lateral coefficients of variation increased, suggesting that maintaining the instructed gap and speed, and the longitudinal and transverse control of the car, was more difficult because of the distraction task. Conclusions: Even for highly experienced taxi drivers, distraction tasks increased workload, increased the difficulty of vehicle control, and detracted from safe driving.

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“…While much of this work was initially carried out in aviation (Kramer, 1991;Roscoe, 1992;Veltman & Gillard, 1998), a substantive literature is emerging using physiological measures such as heart rate in driving related research as well (Brookhuis & de Waard, 2001;Collet, Clarion, Morel, Chapon & Petit, 2009;Lenneman & Backs, 2009;Wilson, 2002). In addition to basic heart rate, there has also been growing interest in various measures of heart rate variability (HRV).…”

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A Comparison of Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability Indices in Distinguishing Single-Task Driving and Driving Under Secondary Cognitive Workload

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2011

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Summary: Heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measures collected under actual highway driving from 25 young adults were compared to assess the relative sensitivity of each for distinguishing between a period of single task driving and periods of low and high additional cognitive workload. Basic heart rate, skin conductance and most, but not all, of the HRV indices were significantly different between single task driving and the high secondary demand period. Heart rate and skin conductance were also robust at distinguishing between single task driving and the low added demand period; however, several HRV measures did not show statistically significant differences between these two periods and the remaining HRV measures that did were less robust than basic heart rate as assessed by effect size and observed power. Rather than attempting to argue for the inherent superiority of any one physiological measure, these findings are presented with the intent of encouraging a broader discussion around the conditions under which particular physiological measures may be most useful and/or complementary for detecting different aspects of workload and operator state.

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“…[32] For instance, drivers who converse with passengers or talk on a cell phone have decreased reaction times and are at higher risk for accidents. [33] Consequently, trying to attend to multiple things simultaneously are distractions that are likely to undermine learning, waste time, and reduce productivity.…”

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Role overload theory as a framework for nurse educators to optimize graduate students’ learning environment

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Duke³

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The challenges for students enrolled in graduate nursing programs arise from the push-pull of daily life. It involves being pushed toward discovery while simultaneously being pulled away by the multitude of distractions linked with existing roles and responsibilities. Using Role Overload Theory, this article discusses the faculty's role in helping graduate students optimize their educational experience. Practical solutions and nurse educator insights illustrate ways to help students succeed, graduate, and contribute to a positive future for nursing.

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Physiological and behavioural changes associated to the management of secondary tasks while driving

Cited by 87 publications

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Effect of distraction task on driving performance of experienced taxi drivers

Effect of distraction task on driving performance of experienced taxi drivers

A Comparison of Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability Indices in Distinguishing Single-Task Driving and Driving Under Secondary Cognitive Workload

Role overload theory as a framework for nurse educators to optimize graduate students’ learning environment

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