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Charles T Scialfa¹, Micheline C Deschênes, Jennifer Ference

¹University of Calgary, Canada. scialfa@ucalgary.ca

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Human Factors

Background:

Hazard perception is crucial for safe driving.
Existing tests vary in effectiveness.
Distinguishing novice from experienced drivers is important for safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a hazard perception test.
To assess differences between novice and experienced drivers.
To evaluate the test's reliability and discriminatory power.

Main Methods:

Developed a hazard perception test using video scenes.
Administered the test to novice and experienced drivers.
Analyzed reaction times, miss rates, and false alarm rates.
Selected scenes with significant group differences for an 18-scene test.

Main Results:

Novice drivers were significantly slower in hazard detection than experienced drivers, even after controlling for age and simple reaction time.
An 18-scene version of the test showed even larger experience effects.
The test demonstrated good reliability and could discriminate between driver groups.

Conclusions:

The developed hazard perception test effectively differentiates between novice and experienced drivers.
This test has potential applications in driver licensing, evaluation, and training programs.
Improved hazard perception assessment can contribute to enhanced road safety.