Morris, Andrew , Welsh, Ruth , Brown, Laurie, Birrell, Stewart A. and Reed , Steven (2013) Studying the effects of in-vehicle information systems on driver visual behaviour – implications for design. In: International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI 2013) , Gothenburg, Sweden, 11-13 Sept 2013. Published in: 2013 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings ISSN 2235-3151.

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Abstract

In-vehicle information systems (IVIS) are a common feature in modern vehicles. The interaction of drivers with IVIS when driving must be considered to minimise distraction whilst maintaining the benefits provided. This research investigates the glance behaviours of drivers, assessed from video data, when using two functions – a personal navigation device (study 1) and a green driving advisory device (study 2). The main focus was to establish the number of glances of 2 seconds or more to the IVIS and relate this to driver safety (as stipulated in new guidelines for use of IVIS proposed by NHTSA). In study 1, the percentage of eyes- off-road time for drivers was much greater in the experimental (with device) condition compared to the baseline condition (14.3% compared to 6.7%) but, whilst glances to the personal navigation device accounted for the majority of the increase, there were very few which exceeded 2 seconds. Drivers in study 2 spent on average 4.3% of their time looking at the system, at an average of 0.43 seconds per glance; no glances exceeded 2 seconds. The research showed that ordinary use of IVIS (excluding manual interaction) does not lead to driver visual distraction and therefore the impact on safety is minimal. The results of the study have important design implications for future in-vehicle information systems.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Automobiles, Motor vehicles -- Design and construction , Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving
Journal or Publication Title:	2013 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings
Publisher:	International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury
ISSN:	2235-3151
Official Date:	2013
Dates:	Date Event 2013 Published
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI 2013)
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Gothenburg, Sweden
Date(s) of Event:	11-13 Sept 2013
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