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  • Cyclist fatalities have risen, necessitating improved driver-cyclist communication.
  • Understanding driver perception of cyclist cues is crucial for accident prevention.

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  • To determine which cues drivers use to predict cyclist intentions.
  • To assess the impact of cell phone use on drivers' prediction accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty drivers watched cyclist videos, predicting intentions based on position, head movement, and arm signals.
  • A simulated cell phone conversation (last letter task) was administered to half the participants.
  • Eye-tracking technology monitored driver attention patterns.

Main Results:

  • Drivers predicted intentions above chance, with only arm signals significantly improving accuracy.
  • Distracted driving via simulated cell phone use reduced prediction accuracy.
  • Drivers initially fixated on the cyclist's back before viewing the signaling arm.

Conclusions:

  • Cyclists should prioritize straight-arm signals and adapt stop/slowing signals to driver expectations.
  • Clearer communication cues can enhance driver situational awareness and prevent collisions.
  • Driver distraction significantly compromises the ability to accurately interpret cyclist intentions.