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The effects of text messaging on young novice driver performance Hosking, Simon ; Young, Kristie ; Regan, Michael

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Clayton Monash University. Accident Research Centre. Report 246, 2006Description: 26 sISBN:
  • 0732623162
Subject(s): Online resources: Abstract: This project aimed to evaluate, using the advanced driving simulator located at the Monash University Accident Research Centre, the effects of text (SMS) messaging on the driving performace of young novice drivers. Twenty participants drove on a simulated roadway which contained a number of events, including pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars, traffic lights, cars turning right in front of the driver, a car following episode and a lane change task.
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This project aimed to evaluate, using the advanced driving simulator located at the Monash University Accident Research Centre, the effects of text (SMS) messaging on the driving performace of young novice drivers. Twenty participants drove on a simulated roadway which contained a number of events, including pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars, traffic lights, cars turning right in front of the driver, a car following episode and a lane change task.