Conference presentation
The situation awareness of young drivers, middle-aged drivers, and older drivers: same but different?
World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), 14th (Shanghai, China, 10-Jul-2016–15-Jul-2016)
Elsevier BV
2016
Abstract
Objectives: ExExtensive driving experience is essential for developing vital situation awareness skills. Young ('inexperienced') drivers have poor situation awareness (SA) skills compared to middle-aged (experienced) drivers, and driving abilities have been found to deteriorate with increasing age. Much remains unknown regarding similarities and differences in the SA of these driver cohorts. Data and methodology: Using verbal commentary protocol, 36 persons with a valid driver's licence (12 young, 12 middle-aged, 12 older) observed a 16-minute day-time driving scenario. Expected results: Similarities in SA were found, with all participants commenting on driving hazards in the immediate environment (eg., vehicle immediately in front). Differences in SA across groups were found, particularly the structure of the SA network. SA information is vital for effective intervention in the road safety of all drivers, improving the learning of young drivers, teaching by middle-aged drivers, and optimising road safety for older drivers.
Details
- Title
- The situation awareness of young drivers, middle-aged drivers, and older drivers: same but different?
- Authors
- Bridie Scott-Parker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawTamara De Regt (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawChristian M Jones (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawJamie S Caldwell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Conference details
- World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), 14th (Shanghai, China, 10-Jul-2016–15-Jul-2016)
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2016
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 The Author. Reproduced with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451188902621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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