Title

Examining The Impact Of Age And Multitasking On Motorcycle Conspicuity

Keywords

Affective States; Traffic Safety; Vehicle Operation Efficacy

Abstract

Emotion-provoking stimuli abound on modern roadways. Driving measures, of both longitudinal and lateral control of the vehicle, have been shown to vary based on affective influences. Research, however, has yet to address how drivers' individual techniques to mitigate emotional reactions influence driving performance. To address this issue, the present study featured a dual-task protocol involving simulated driving together with processing of emotionally-valenced images with a focus on different Predominant Emotion Regulation Techniques (PERT): one adaptive strategy (task-focused coping) and one maladaptive style (emotion-focused coping). Dependent measures included mean driving speed and number of lane excursions. Results indicated that pleasant images degraded longitudinal control to the greatest extent, while unpleasant images produced the greatest detriment in lateral control. Additionally, individuals' PERT played a major interactive role in drivers' longitudinal control leading task-focused females and emotion-focused males to adhere more closely to the speed limit; yet, it did not affect their lateral control. Results hold important potential implications for the amount or variety of training necessary for driver licensure to promote and sustain safe vehicle control. © 2012 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

4-23-2012

Publication Title

Work

Volume

41

Issue

SUPPL.1

Number of Pages

5384-5385

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2012-0826-5384

Socpus ID

84859843766 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84859843766

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