Transactions on Transport Sciences 2012, 5(2):83-90 | DOI: 10.2478/v10158-012-0010-7

Distraction of Drivers: Causes, Effects, Prevention

J. ©molíková*,1, J. Hoskovec2, J. ©tikar2
1 Faculty of Transportation, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
2 Department of Psychology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

This paper concerns definitions, theory, causes, effects, and prevention of driver distraction. Internal and external stimulation on driver attention are analyzed. The simulation of driving is compared with driving under real conditions. The characteristics of older, as well as younger, drivers are given. The perspectives of preventive measures are presented from a technical, cognitive, and behavioural point of view.

Keywords: distraction of drivers, preventive measures for accidents.

Published: June 1, 2012  Show citation

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©molíková, J., Hoskovec, J., & ©tikar, J. (2012). Distraction of Drivers: Causes, Effects, Prevention. Transactions on Transport Sciences, 5(2), 83-90. doi: 10.2478/v10158-012-0010-7
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