Journal article
Examining the relationship between driver distraction and driving errors: A discussion of theory, studies and methods
Safety Science, Vol.50(2), pp.165-174
2012
Abstract
Over the past two decades the concept of driver distraction has been the focus of intense research attention. One aspect of distraction for which there has been limited systematic research, however, is its role in driver error causation. This article presents a review of the distraction literature with a view to elucidating what is currently known about the types of driving errors that distraction contributes to and the mechanisms by which distraction induces these errors. The review revealed a number of fundamental gaps in our knowledge, including the number and nature of errors made by drivers when distracted; the mechanisms by which distraction causes errors; whether and how distraction disrupts drivers' ability to recover from errors; and how system-wide factors moderate the relationship between distraction and error. In closing, we attempt to identify the most appropriate theoretical and methodological approach to drive the integrated study of distraction and error forward. We conclude that it is only through the adoption of a systems approach that integrated countermeasures can be proposed and implemented to mitigate driver errors caused by distraction.
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- Title
- Examining the relationship between driver distraction and driving errors: A discussion of theory, studies and methods
- Authors
- K L Young (Author) - Monash UniversityPaul M Salmon (Author) - Monash University
- Publication details
- Safety Science, Vol.50(2), pp.165-174
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ssci.2011.07.008
- ISSN
- 0925-7535
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450116702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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