Electrodermal activity as an indicator of challenging road sections

Abstract

The increasing traffic raises demands for road safety, both active and passive. One way to enhance safety is by detecting challenging sections on roads and alerting drivers accordingly. In this article, we focus on identifying challenging sections of a training course by measuring electrodermal activity and heart rate while driving a fire truck. The results demonstrate that skin conductance measurements and heart rate can indicate areas where drivers are less attentive and also highlight spots that pose challenges to drivers. These findings can be utilized to detect difficult sections and preempt accidents by making necessary adjustments.