| ID (ISN) del documento | 111986 |
| Número CIS |
11-0728 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0001-4575 - Accident Analysis and Prevention |
| Año |
2011 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Gershon P., Shinar D., Oron-Gilad T., Parmet Y., Ronen A. |
| Título |
Usage and perceived effectiveness of fatigue countermeasures for professional and nonprofessional drivers |
| Información bibliográfica |
May 2011, Vol.43, No.3, p.797-803. 27 ref. |
| Resumen |
The objective of this study was to compare usage patterns and evaluate the perceived effectiveness of different coping behaviours adopted by professional and nonprofessional drivers in order to maintain alertness. It was conducted by means of a questionnaire survey among 100 professional and 90 nonprofessional drivers. Listening to the radio and opening the window were the most frequently used and also perceived as highly effective coping behaviours by both groups of drivers. Talking on a cellular phone or with a passenger were more frequently used by nonprofessional drivers whereas, planning rest stops ahead, stopping for a short nap and drinking coffee were more frequently used by professional drivers. These methods were also perceived as more effective by professional than by the nonprofessional drivers and their usage frequency highly correlated with their perceived effectiveness. Nonprofessional drivers counteract fatigue only at the tactical/maneuvering level of the drive. Hence, they tend to adopt methods that help them pass the time and reduce their feeling of boredom but do not require advance preparations or adjustments in the driving. In contrast, professional drivers counteract fatigue also at the strategic/planning level of driving, and use a much larger repertoire of coping behaviours. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
conductores; fatiga; comportamiento humano |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
vigilancia; apreciación subjetiva; encuesta por cuestionario |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| Tema(s) |
Transportes y comunicaciones
Fisiología del trabajo
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fisiología, ergonomía
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Fatiga
Vigilance
Road transportation
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