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Exploring Monitoring Systems Data for Driver Distraction and Drowsiness Research.

António Lobo¹, Sara Ferreira¹, António Couto¹

¹Research Centre for Territory, Transports and Environment, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|July 15, 2020

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Long-distance drivers exhibit lower distraction and drowsiness risks compared to short-distance drivers. Increased driving time and speed elevate inattention, while frequent breaks effectively mitigate risks.

Keywords:

driver distraction driver monitoring systems drowsiness retrospective data

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Area of Science:

Road safety
Human factors in transportation
Driver behavior analysis

Background:

Driver inattention is a significant cause of road accidents.
Driver monitoring systems (DMS) offer novel data for inattention research.
This study leverages retrospective DMS data to analyze risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate distraction and drowsiness risk factors using DMS data.
To differentiate between short-distance and long-distance driver profiles.
To analyze the impact of driver profiles and trip characteristics on inattention.

Main Methods:

Utilized retrospective data from two driver monitoring systems (330 drivers).
Employed cluster analysis to define distinct driver mobility patterns.
Applied ordered probit models to assess inattention determinants.

Main Results:

Long-distance drivers showed reduced susceptibility to distraction and drowsiness versus short-distance drivers.
Driving time was positively correlated with inattention probability.
Break frequency was a more effective inattention mitigator than break duration.
Higher average speeds correlated with increased inattention risk, especially on monotonous roads.

Conclusions:

Driver profile (mobility patterns) significantly influences inattention risk.
Trip characteristics like driving time, speed, and break patterns are critical factors in driver inattention.
Findings inform targeted interventions for enhancing road safety through driver monitoring.