Citation

Kobayashi T, Fujii T, Kinosada Y, Shinohara K, Hachisuka S, Kakizaki M. Trans. Soc. Automot. Eng. Jpn. 2017; 48(2): 457-462.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan)

DOI

10.11351/jsaeronbun.48.457

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The effect of conversation with a passenger on driver's arousal was examined using a driving simulator.

RESULTS showed that conversation increased driver's arousal while maintaining the level of mental workload within the allowable range. Additionally, driving stability measured by lane-keeping performance was improved by carrying on a conversation. These results indicate that, even though conversation with a passenger is sometimes regarded as a source of distraction, it can be beneficial for a driver's performance especially when that driver's drowsiness is a problem.

Language: ja

Keywords

Arousal; Conversation; Human Engineering; Mental Workload