Dissertation
Testing and Applying Driving Research Paradigms to Understand Visual Attention in Learner Drivers
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00146
Abstract
Attention involves focussing on an aspect of the environment, while simultaneously disregarding other information, drawing on behavioural and cognitive processes. Visual search is the active exploration of the visual field with the goal of locating a target or item. People regularly perform these searches in their everyday lives. In particular, the task of driving requires a series of dynamic visual searches for ‘targets’ including other road users or traffic signalling information in a changing environment; whilst simultaneously controlling a vehicle. Visual attention and successful visual search are vital for accurate hazard perception to support safe driving. Considerable research into cognitive driving skills, including visual attention, focuses on novice, licensed drivers, who are statistically over-represented in crashes. However, despite its significance in preparing drivers for solo driving, the learner driver phase is often overlooked. Thus, the research program outlined in this thesis explores the evolution of learner driver visual attention over the time spent learning to drive.
Details
- Title
- Testing and Applying Driving Research Paradigms to Understand Visual Attention in Learner Drivers
- Authors
- Rachael Wynne - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Contributors
- Gemma Read (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00146
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99640478102621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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