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Richard R Goodenough¹, Johnell O Brooks, Matthew C Crisler

¹Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.

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This driving simulator tool effectively differentiates visual scanning abilities in older and younger drivers. Task prioritization did not impact the observed differences in functional visual scanning performance.

Area of Science:

Human Factors
Gerontology
Transportation Safety

Background:

Assessing functional visual scanning is crucial for driving safety, particularly in aging populations.
Driving simulators offer a controlled environment for evaluating visual-perceptual-motor skills.
Previous research established a tool for visual scanning assessment, but its robustness under task prioritization needs validation.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate a driving simulator tool for assessing functional visual scanning in drivers.
To replicate a prior study on visual scanning abilities.
To determine if task prioritization moderates performance differences in visual scanning.

Main Methods:

Participants performed a functional object detection task within a driving simulator.

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The task involved peripheral target detection and a central braking response.

Strategic decisions regarding task prioritization (scanning vs. braking) were manipulated.

Main Results:

The driving simulator tool successfully identified age-related differences in functional visual scanning.
Older adults demonstrated distinct visual scanning patterns compared to younger adults.
Prioritizing either the scanning or braking task did not alter these age-based differences.

Conclusions:

The validated driving simulator tool is effective for assessing age-related differences in functional visual scanning.
Driving simulator assessments of visual scanning are robust to strategic task prioritization.
Findings have implications for developing targeted interventions to enhance driving safety in older adults.