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  • Traffic Safety
  • Human Factors
  • Psychology

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  • Drowsy driving is a major safety concern, causing thousands of crashes, injuries, and fatalities annually.
  • Understanding the impact of drowsiness on driving behavior is crucial for developing effective countermeasures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review international literature on drowsy driving behavior.
  • To analyze the prediction and effects of drowsiness, with a focus on simulated driving environments.
  • To evaluate the efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages of driving simulators as research tools.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
  • Analysis of 23 selected studies involving 690 participants.
  • Examination of experimental procedures and driving performance data.

Main Results:

  • Drowsiness demonstrably impairs driving performance, particularly during prolonged tasks and monotonous conditions.
  • Driving simulators are effective tools for studying drowsiness and fatigue.
  • Technologies for detecting and predicting sleepiness have been validated in some studies.

Conclusions:

  • Drowsiness and fatigue significantly degrade driving performance.
  • Impaired drivers face increased exposure to risky situations.
  • Further research using driving simulators can enhance road safety strategies.