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A link between attentional function, effective eye movements, and driving ability.

Andrew K Mackenzie¹, Julie M Harris²

¹Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University.

Journal of Experimental Psychology. Human Perception and Performance

|November 29, 2016

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Better cognitive function, including sustained attention, leads to improved driving performance and safer eye movement strategies. This research highlights the link between attention and driving ability.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Human Factors Engineering
Transportation Safety

Background:

Misallocation of driver visual attention is a key factor in vehicle accidents.
High cognitive demands of driving can impair efficient gaze allocation.
Understanding the relationship between attention and driving is crucial for safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the connection between attentional function and visual performance during driving.
To investigate how cognitive tasks relate to driving behavior and eye movement patterns.
To assess the utility of cognitive tasks in predicting driving ability.

Main Methods:

Drivers completed two variations of a multiple-object tracking task assessing sustained attention, dual-tasking, covert attention, and visuomotor skill.
Participants drove various courses in a driving simulator while eye movements were recorded.
Driving performance was evaluated alongside performance on cognitive tasks.

Main Results:

Individuals with superior performance in cognitive tasks demonstrated more effective eye movement strategies while driving.
Better cognitive task performance correlated with broader visual scanning of the road environment.
Enhanced attentional function was associated with improved overall driving performance.

Conclusions:

A strong link exists between an individual's attentional function, their eye movement patterns, and their driving ability.
Cognitive assessment, particularly visuomotor tasks, may serve as a valuable tool for evaluating driving behavior.
Improving attentional function could enhance driving safety by optimizing visual attention allocation.