The effects of using a portable music player on simulated driving performance and task-sharing strategies
- 作者：Kristie L. Young ; kristie.young@monash.edu ; Eve Mitsopoulos-Rubens ; Christina M. Rudin-Brown ; Michael G. Lenné
- 关键词：Driver distraction ; Portable music players ; Driving simulator ; Eye movements ; Task-sharing
- 刊名：Applied Ergonomics
- 出版年：2012
- 期刊代码：13_00036870
- 类别：et
- 出版时间：July, 2012
- 卷：43
- 期：4
- 页码：738-746
- 文件大小：1210 K
摘要
This study examined the effects of performing scrollable music selection tasks using a portable music player (iPod Touch鈩? on simulated driving performance and task-sharing strategies, as evidenced through eye glance behaviour and secondary task performance. A total of 37 drivers (18-48聽yrs) completed the PC-based MUARC Driver Distraction Test (DDT) while performing music selection tasks on an iPod Touch. Drivers鈥?eye glance behaviour was examined using faceLAB eye tracking equipment. Results revealed that performing music search tasks while driving increased the amount of time that drivers spent with their eyes off the roadway and decreased their ability to maintain a constant lane position and time headway from a lead vehicle. There was also evidence, however, that drivers attempted to regulate their behaviour when distracted by decreasing their speed and taking a large number of short glances towards the device. Overall, results suggest that performing music search tasks while driving is problematic and steps to prohibit this activity should be taken.