driving Archives - Peter Hancock

Reply to Comments on ‘The Effects of In-Vehicle Distraction on Driver Response During a Crucial Driving Maneuver'

February 25, 2013

| 1991-2000, Publications by Year

Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Ranney, T. (1999). Reply to comments on ‘The effects of in-vehicle distraction on driver response during a crucial driving maneuver. Transportation Human Factors, 1, 313-316.

Abstract:
In the commentary of our work (Hancock, Simmons, Hashemi, Howarth, & Ranney, 1999), Tijerina (1999) exhibits a characteristic acumen though his identification of the two most controversial aspects of our argument, and it is to the these observations we wish briefly to respond.

The Driving Question

February 25, 2013

| No Comments

| 1991-2000, Publications by Year

Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Scallen, S.F. (1999). The driving question. Transportation Human Factors, 1(1), 47-55.

Abstract:
Goodman, Tijerina, Bents, and Wierwille (1999) present an excellent analysis regarding the safety of cellular telephones while driving and raise many important issues for current operation and future acceptance.

The Effect of Prior Task Loading on Mental Workload: An Example of Hysteresis in Driving

May 31, 2012

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| 2011-Current, Publications by Year

Citation:
Morgan, J.F., & Hancock. P.A. (2011). The effect of prior task loading on mental workload: An example of hysteresis in driving. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 53(1), 75-86.

Abstract:
Objective: This study examined how transitions in task demand during a driving and navigation task manifested themselves as delayed adaptation in driver mental workload.

Driving Performance During Concurrent Cell-Phone Use: Are Drivers Aware of Their Performance Decrements?

January 1, 2004

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| 2001-2010, Publications by Year

Citation:
Lesch, M.F., & Hancock, P.A. (2004). Driving performance during concurrent cell-phone use: Are drivers aware of their performance decrements? Accident Analysis and Prevention, 36(3), 471-480.

Abstract:
Many studies have documented the performance decrements associated with driver distractions; however, few have examined drivers’ awareness of these distraction effects.

The Distraction Effects of Phone Use During a Crucial Driving Maneuver

June 1, 2003

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| 2001-2010

Citation:
Hancock, P.A., Lesch, M., & Simmons, L. (2003). The distraction effects of phone use during a crucial driving maneuver. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 35(4), 501-514.

Abstract:
Forty-two licensed drivers were tested in an experiment that required them to respond to an in-vehicle phone at the same time that they were faced with making a crucial stopping decision.

Effects of Gender and Athletic Participation on Driving Capability

March 1, 2002

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| 2001-2010, Publications by Year

Citation:
Hancock, P.A., Kane, M.J., Scallen, S., & Albinson, C.B. (2002). Effects of sex and athletic participation on driving capability. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 8(2), 281-292.

Abstract:
This study sought to determine if spatiotemporal skills, represented by success in high level sport, transfer to driving and, if so, whether such transfer is mediated by the gender of the driver.

The Effects of In-Vehicle Distraction Upon Driver Response During a Crucial Driving Maneuver

March 31, 1999

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| 1991-2000, Publications by Year

Citation:
Hancock, P.A., Simmons, L., Hashemi, L., Howarth, H., & Ranney, T. (1999). The effects of in-vehicle distraction upon driver response during a crucial driving maneuver. Transportation Human Factors, 1(4), 295-309.

Abstract:
In this article, we report the effects of the presence of an in-vehicle distracter (a telephone, number-matching task) on driver reaction to a light-controlled stop.

Fatigue and Automation-Induced Impairments in Simulated Driving Performance.

April 29, 1998

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| 1991-2000, Publications by Year

Citation:
Desmond, P., Hancock, P.A., & Monette, J. (1998). Fatigue and automation-induced impairments in simulated driving performance. Transportation Research Record, 1628, 8-14.

Abstract:
A driving simulator study investigated the effect of automation of the driving task on performance under fatiguing driving conditions.

Getting There From Here With Travtek

May 2, 1993

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| 1991-2000, Publications by Year

Citation:
Andre, A., Hancock, P.A., & Smith, K. (1993). Getting there from here with Travtek. Ergonomics in Design, 2, 16-17.

Excerpt:
The following is a brief account of our experiences while participating in General Motors’ TravTek Demonstration Project. TravTek is an advanced navigation system for automobiles.