| Effects of simulator practice and real-world experience on cell-phone-related driver distraction. | |
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PMID: 19292012 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Our research examined the effects of practice on cell-phone-related driver distraction. BACKGROUND: The driving literature is ambiguous as to whether practice can reduce driver distraction from concurrent cell phone conversation. METHODS: Drivers reporting either high or low real-world cell phone usage were selected to participate in four 90-min simulated driving sessions on successive days. The research consisted of two phases: a practice phase and a novel transfer phase. RESULTS: Dual-task performance deficits persisted through practice and transfer driving conditions. Moreover, groups reporting high and low real-world experience exhibited similar driving impairments when conversing on a hands-free cell phone. CONCLUSIONS: These data indicate that practice is unlikely to eliminate the disruptive effects of concurrent cell phone use on driving. APPLICATION: Multiple regulatory agencies have considered, or are currently considering, legislation to restrict in-vehicle cell phone use. Findings reported herein may be useful to inform these public policy decisions. |
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Authors:
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Joel M Cooper; David L Strayer |
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Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Human factors Volume: 50 ISSN: 0018-7208 ISO Abbreviation: Hum Factors Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-18 Completed Date: 2009-04-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374660 Medline TA: Hum Factors Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 893-902 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. joel.cooper@psych.utah.edu |
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Adult Analysis of Variance Attention Automobile Driving* Cellular Phone / legislation & jurisprudence* Computer Simulation Data Interpretation, Statistical Humans Public Policy Questionnaires Task Performance and Analysis* Time Factors Transfer (Psychology) |
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