@article{ref1,
title="The acceptance of a prototype rear-view assistant for older cyclists: two modalities of warnings compared",
journal="International journal of human factors and ergonomics",
year="2016",
author="de Goede, M. and Rietman, J. S. and Buurke, J. H. and Schaake, L. and de Waard, D. and Dubbeldam, R. and Engbers, C.",
volume="4",
number="3/4",
pages="264-281",
abstract="The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on behaviour, mental effort and acceptance of a simple prototype of an electronic rear-view assistance system designed for older cyclists that are at risk of falls. The prototype was incorporated into a simple cycling simulator and provided information about traffic from behind in two modalities: visual and haptic. Twenty-one older participants (>64 years) completed three conditions: warnings in two modalities and a control condition without warnings. Mental effort and acceptance were assessed using subjective rating scales and by monitoring changes in cycling speed. Less mental effort was reported when using the rear-view assistant. Significantly more correct decisions regarding a safe left turn were made with system advice. No significant speed differences were found between the two modality conditions. It is concluded that the electronic rear-view assistance system can potentially support the older cyclist successfully by warning for traffic coming from behind.     Keywords: acceptance; cycling speed; ergonomics; evaluation; human factors; mental effort; Netherlands; older cyclists; rear-view assistant; subjective rating; technological support; warning modalities comparison.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2045-7804",
doi="10.1504/IJHFE.2016.10004219",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJHFE.2016.10004219"
}