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Underpinning the impact of in-vehicle distractions on driving performance in Australia
Johra Kayeser Fatima1, Somayeh Bahmannia1, Jeroen J A van Boxtel2
1Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra, Australia.
Introduction:
Give the significant and diverse impact of in-vehicle distractions on road crashes, this study examines the comparative impact of four inside-vehicle distractions (auditory, visual, behavioral/manual and cognitive) on driving performance.
Method:
A lab-based driving simulator study was conducted with Australian drivers (n = 103) to examine the impact of four types of distractions on driving performance.
Results:
Simulator-based study results confirmed that behavioral/manual and auditory distractions were the largest inside-vehicle distractions affecting driving performance adversely.
Practical Applications:
The study's findings offer valuable insights for developing safe driving awareness campaigns, particularly by addressing auditory and behavioral distractions.
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