Analysis of driving behaviour under a state of reduced alertness. (5th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seko, Y.; Kataoka, S.; Senoo, T.
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 7:Number 5/6(1986)
• Page Start: 318
• Page End: 330
• Publication Date: 2014-08-05
• Subjects: alertness index -- drive simulator -- driving behaviour -- drowsiness -- vehicle safety; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

Drowsiness while driving is a major cause of road accident of a serious nature. An alertness index was formulated. This index was related to the performance of a subject driving on a test course and on ordinary roads and to the subject's perception of drowsiness. A description is given of characteristics of a state of reduced alertness in terms of physiological changes in the subject and the steering pattern displayed.