A New Look at Driver Perception – Reaction Time at Driveways

• Authored by:  Dr. Karen Dixon
• Event:  2012 National Conference on Access Management

Oregon State University
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As part of the AMAG project, Karen Dixon used a driving simulator to study the driver perception – reaction time of drivers of different ages. 

Overview

• Defining the Problem
• Study Currently in Progress
• Concluding Remarks

Next Steps

• What can be determined:
  • Complete testing of subjects
  • Determine PRT for each driver experience
  • Match driver demographics to associated PRT values using triggers in the program as well as eye tracking and foot camera information
  • Vehicle dash board selected speed
  • Compile and report results
• What cannot be directly determined:
  • Driver’s perceived speeds (but relative speeds and acceleration / deceleration can be assessed)