Why is there so much attention on driver distraction?
There has been much attention on driver distraction due to the use of mobile phones in vehicles, but increasingly research is also revealing the dangers of other forms of driver multi-tasking, and its contribution to road accidents.
What are the most common cognitive driving distractions?
Here are some common cognitive driving distractions: 1 Talking to another passenger. 2 Thinking about something that is upsetting. 3 Road rage. 4 Daydreaming. 5 Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Why are some distractions more dangerous than others?
You may have noticed that some activities fall under more than one of the distracted driving categories. These activities are extra dangerous, as they tend to take more attention away from your driving than distractions that fall under only one category.
Can a cyclist be distracted by a driver?
Although our Driver Distraction Factsheet talks mainly about driver distraction, other road users including riders, cyclists, and even pedestrians can also be distracted when using the road.
How does playing video games affect your driving?
Another study from researchers at the University of Rochester found that playing action-packed video games improved people’s ability to make quick decisions and ignore distractions. But can hours spent hunched over a controller translate to real skills on the road?
How many years of driving experience do you need to play video games?
Half of the gamers had at least 5 years of on-the-road driving experience, while the other half had no real-world driving experience at all. In the lab, participants were seated with a steering wheel and pedals and asked to follow along with a series of driving videos as if they were really driving the car.
Can you drive a car in a video game?
“Gamers without driving experience replicated the same patterns in a real road scenario, ignoring road signs and potential areas of interactions with other drivers, while experienced driver gamers explored video game roads like real roads,” Ciceri and Ruscio conclude.
How does video game driving translate to real world skills?
Does Video Game Driving Translate to Real-World Skills? Evidence is mounting that playing video games may be one way for people to sharpen a number of cognitive skills. One recent study found that older adults could significantly improve their ability to multi-task after playing a specially designed driving video game called NeuroRacer.
