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Nurainaa Kabilmiharbi1,2, Nor Kamaliana Khamis1, Nor Azila Noh3
1Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|July 22, 2022
Summary
This study identifies common driver mental workload assessments like EEG and eye tracking. It also shows how driving distractions impact workload, informing future vehicle safety research.
Area of Science:
- Human Factors
- Transportation Safety
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Driver mental workload is crucial for vehicle safety.
- Understanding workload is key to mitigating driving distraction risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common assessments for evaluating driver mental workload.
- To explore the relationship between mental workload and driving distraction.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of academic articles (Jan 2015 - Apr 2020).
- Utilized PRISMA checklist and flow diagram for study selection.
- Focused on workload measurement methods for drivers.
Main Results:
- Common assessments include Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS), NASA TLX, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Heart Rate (HR), eye tracking, and driving performance.
- Driving distractions demonstrably affect driver mental workload as measured by these assessments.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the need for multimodal monitoring in driving assessments.
- Future research should focus on increasing the validity and robustness of driving assessments through integrated methods.
