@article{ref1,
title="Mathematical model to predict drivers' reaction speeds",
journal="Journal of applied biomechanics",
year="2012",
author="Tanaka, Martin L. and Gillespie, A. Isabella and Long, Benjamin L.",
volume="28",
number="1",
pages="48-56",
abstract="Mental distractions and physical impairments can increase the risk of accidents by affecting a driver's ability to control the vehicle. In this article, we developed a linear mathematical model that can be used to quantitatively predict drivers' performance over a variety of possible driving conditions. Predictions were not limited only to conditions tested, but also included linear combinations of these tests conditions. Two groups of 12 participants were evaluated using a custom drivers' reaction speed testing device to evaluate the effect of cell phone talking, texting, and a fixed knee brace on the components of drivers' reaction speed. Cognitive reaction time was found to increase by 24% for cell phone talking and 74% for texting. The fixed knee brace increased musculoskeletal reaction time by 24%. These experimental data were used to develop a mathematical model to predict reaction speed for an untested condition, talking on a cell phone with a fixed knee brace. The model was verified by comparing the predicted reaction speed to measured experimental values from an independent test. The model predicted full braking time within 3% of the measured value. Although only a few influential conditions were evaluated, we present a general approach that can be expanded to include other types of distractions, impairments, and environmental conditions.   Keywords: Driver distraction;<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1065-8483",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}