Cognitive distractions have been shown to affect drivers adversely and are a leading cause
of accidents. Research indicates that drivers alter how they allocate their visual attention …

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effect of age, gender and roadway
environment on the acceptance as well as effectiveness of the Advanced Driver Assistance …

Young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher risk for being
involved in automobile crashes. Although driving simulators have been used to identify and …

As the use of in-vehicle technologies became more popular, there is concern about a
concomitant increase in driver distraction arising from their use. While the introduction of …

Driving demands significant psychomotor attention and requires even more when drivers
are engaged in secondary tasks that increase cognitive workload and divert attention. It is …

Traffic safety has been traditionally addressed through individual improvements to the car by
manufacturers; improvements to the driver through education and enforcement; and …

Objectives: To assess and compare the effectiveness of a simulation-based approach to
change drivers' attitudes toward cellular phone use while driving for younger novice and …

The use of mobile phones while driving is restricted to hands-free mode. But even in the
hands-free mode, the use of mobile phones while driving causes cognitive distraction due to …

Objectives The cytochrome P-450c17α enzyme encoded by the cytochrome P-450c17α
(CYP17A1) gene plays a role in oestrogen synthesis. Genetic variation in the maternal …

Physiological indices of arousal generally increase when heightened demands are placed
on an individual's cognitive resources. As a consequence, measures such as heart rate are …