Event Title
Crashing Under Pressure: An Examination of Older Driver’s Reactions to Simulated Challenging Road Events
DOI
10.17077/drivingassessment.1273
Location
Stevenson, Washington, USA
Date
11-7-2007
Session
Session 8 – Posters
Abstract
The driving reactions of 20 older and 20 young adults to two surprising events with varying levels of complexity was examined. Cognitive measures of workload, divided attention and reaction time were also collected. The results revealed that older adults experienced more difficulties when confronted with a surprising event that was more complex and required a rapid reaction. Crash risk was found to be associated with self-reported cognitive workload and divided attention (UFOV) results. The obtained results are in line with current cognitive mode ls of the aging driver.
Rights
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Crashing Under Pressure: An Examination of Older Driver’s Reactions to Simulated Challenging Road Events
Stevenson, Washington, USA
The driving reactions of 20 older and 20 young adults to two surprising events with varying levels of complexity was examined. Cognitive measures of workload, divided attention and reaction time were also collected. The results revealed that older adults experienced more difficulties when confronted with a surprising event that was more complex and required a rapid reaction. Crash risk was found to be associated with self-reported cognitive workload and divided attention (UFOV) results. The obtained results are in line with current cognitive mode ls of the aging driver.