Authors
Ranney, T.; Baldwin, S.; Parmer, E.; Martin, J.; Mazzae, E.
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Website Section
Driver Behaviors
Method
Naturalistic study
Abstract
This report describes an experimental study designed to assess potential distractions related to secondary tasks performed while driving a vehicle. Distractions included in the study focused on in-vehicle systems and portable phones. One hundred participants, aged 25 to 64 years, completed a driving simulation while performing a variety of secondary tasks. The results demonstrated text messaging was associated with the highest level of potential distraction. Driver age also had significant effects on both primary and secondary task performance. Younger drivers completed more secondary tasks and were less focused on the driving task.
Reference
Ranney, T.; Baldwin, S.; Parmer, E.; Martin, J.; Mazzae, E. (2011) Distraction Effects of Manual Number and Text Entry While Driving. DOT HS 811 510. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
Distracted driving, distracted, distraction, inattention, cell phone, texting, phone, hand-held
Distraction Effects of Manual Number and Text Entry While Driving
