Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour最新文献

{"title":"We all fall for it: Influence of driving experience, level of cognitive control engaged and actual exposure to the driving situations on the Dunning-Kruger effect","authors":"Jordan Navarro ,&nbsp;Marine Multon ,&nbsp;Marjorie Petit ,&nbsp;Marie Claude Ouimet ,&nbsp;Emanuelle Reynaud","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE), a widely recognized phenomenon, reveals that individuals with lower skills tend to overrate their abilities, while high achievers often underestimate themselves. This intriguing trend has been explored in the realm of car driving using an innovative, purpose-built methodology. This methodology integrates visual presentations of specific driving scenarios for self-assessment alongside the analysis of actual driving behaviours gathered through driving simulation. Our study recruited both inexperienced, non-drivers and seasoned, licensed drivers to delve into three key aspects: (i) explore how the acquisition of skills through extensive real-world experience influences the DKE pattern, (ii) refine the process of recalibrating self-assessed skills subsequent to a brief encounter with the tasks and (iii) determine how the DKE is affected by varying degrees of cognitive control required to execute diverse driving tasks. The data consistently confirms the DKE across driving situations, highlighting its universality. Novice and seasoned drivers both display the pattern before and after the simulated drive, regardless of the associated level of cognitive control, indicating that experienced drivers are prone to the same misestimation tendencies as novices. Novices’ self-assessments notably increased after experiencing the simulated drive, while experienced drivers’ estimations remained stable. This observation could be interpreted as the <em>dual curse</em> of ignorance at work. This research offers valuable insights into the dynamics of self-assessment over time, shedding light on how driving experience and task exposure impact individuals’ perceptions of their own abilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"109 ","pages":"Pages 1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142756905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A mixed methods approach to investigate factors influencing young drivers’ intention to drink and drive: A case study from an alcohol-prohibited country","authors":"Sina Rejali ,&nbsp;Kayvan Aghabayk","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drunk driving is a worldwide road safety concern that has led to road crashes. In Iran, while the production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol are prohibited, drinking has increased significantly over the last decade, resulting in a corresponding rise in drunk driving and related crashes. Therefore, this study adopted a mixed methods approach aimed at evaluating the factors influencing young drivers’ intentions to drink and drive, along with the facilitators and barriers to this behavior. Quantitative data was collected from 537 drivers aged between 18 and 25 with valid driving license in Tehran, Iran. An extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) model was proposed, and structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the proposed model. Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured interviews with 33 young drivers who had engaged in drunk driving at least once in the past six months, and reflective thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings of the survey highlighted the prevalence of drunk driving among young drivers, as 24.4% of participants reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past six months. The results showed that perceived risk, perceived behavioral control, attitudes, descriptive norms, and perceived ability to manipulate enforcement were significant predictors of intentions to drink and drive. The results of the interviews revealed that participants considered the social and cultural context of the country as the basis for the facilitators and barriers of drunk driving, subsequently forming their future behavior. Social restrictions for drinking and lack of education and specific legislation were mentioned as the facilitators, while legal and non-legal sanctions were considered as important barriers. The findings of this study provided an understanding of the underlying constructs of drunk driving to provide effective policy and practical implications that can be developed to address the issue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 152-167"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Empirical analysis of car-following behavior: Impacts of driver demographics, leading vehicle types, and speed limits on driver behavior and safety","authors":"Zahid Hussain,&nbsp;Shabna Sayed Mohammed,&nbsp;Charitha Dias,&nbsp;Qinaat Hussain,&nbsp;Wael K.M. Alhajyaseen","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Car-following behavior is the most fundamental and common driving behavior and is crucial for road safety and traffic efficiency. Traffic flow dynamics are greatly affected by this behavior, and driver-related factors in car-following behavior have been identified as a key cause of rear-end crashes. Despite extensive research on car-following behavior, a gap remains in understanding how this behavior manifests itself in culturally diverse driver populations and heterogeneous driving conditions. The aim of this study was to empirically investigate the effects of individual characteristics, leading vehicle types, posted speed limits and deceleration rates of the leading vehicle on car-following behavior. To this end, the car-following behavior of 61 participants was investigated in eight different scenarios involving a motorbike, sedan, SUV, and truck as the leading vehicle under two different speed limits, i.e., 50 km/h and 80 km/h in a driving simulator environment. The results showed that considerable variations in car-following behaviors exist depending on gender, age, driving experience, educational levels, and the type of leading vehicle, as well as speed limits and deceleration rates. The risk of rear-end crash was found to be higher at the lower speed limit and with a two-wheeler (motorbike) as the leading vehicle. Additionally, females were identified as a having higher crash risk than males. In summary, this study provides valuable insights that could be applied to enhance road safety, such as tailoring targeted training materials for high-risk groups and informing policy decisions. Incorporating these insights into model calibration can lead to more accurate and realistic simulations that capture the complexities of real-world driving scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 188-205"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Demographic risk factors and injury severity scores in Substance-use behaviour related traffic crashes","authors":"Mahmuda Sultana Mimi ,&nbsp;Rohit Chakraborty ,&nbsp;Swastika Barua ,&nbsp;Subasish Das ,&nbsp;Md Nasim Khan ,&nbsp;Bahar Dadashova","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Alcohol and drugs, including Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), significantly impact roadway safety by impairing cognitive functions, coordination, and reaction times, leading to increased crash risk and severity. This study examines the prevalence of alcohol and drugs among 4,586 injured roadway users (drivers, riders, and passengers) in the U.S. from 2019 to 2021, utilizing an XGBoost model to identify key variables associated with Injury Severity Score (ISS) in substance-related traffic crashes, and highlighting influential factors such as injury location, demographic characteristics (age, race), safety compliance, and alcohol and drug presence. These risk factors were further analyzed through Cluster Correspondence Analysis (CCA) to reveal patterns and trends affecting injury severity across different demographic and behavioral groups. The findings reveal that 55.8% of the injured tested positive for substances, with cannabinoids being the most common, followed by alcohol, stimulants, and opioids. This study identified six core crash clusters, each with distinct characteristics, including older drivers, impaired young drivers, specific driver ethnicities, and motorcyclists. Key findings from clusters indicate that older drivers, despite high safety compliance and negative substance tests, faced crash risks potentially due to age-related limitations. Impaired young adult crashes are<!--> <!-->characterized by risky behavior, including alcohol and THC use combined with low safety compliance, while motorcyclists with high substance involvement and inconsistent helmet use, are identified as a high-risk group, frequently experiencing severe leg injuries. These insights underscore the need for comprehensive traffic safety policies targeting substance use and promoting effective safety measures to mitigate crash risks and improve road safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 168-187"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Qatar-based law amendment on pedestrians’ behavioral intentions: A PLS-SEM based analysis","authors":"Deepti Muley ,&nbsp;Tayyab Ahmad ,&nbsp;Mohamed Kharbeche","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pedestrian violations are among the biggest concerns for administration as they contribute to increased frequency and severity of pedestrian-related crashes. Typically for ensuring pedestrian safety, law enforcement measures such as pedestrian penalties are used. To assess the efficacy of such enforcements, pedestrian sentiments towards these law enforcements need to be determined. There is a general lack of studies assessing the effect of pedestrian law enforcement on pedestrians’ behavior. Using Qatar based data, this study assessed the effectiveness of a recent law amendment in State of Qatar to improve pedestrians’ behavioral intentions. Based on 645 survey responses, a Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to verify quantitative relationships among law amendment, risk perception, safety effectiveness perception, and pedestrians’ behavioral intentions. The results indicate that the pedestrians’ behavioral intentions are strongly influenced by law emphasis, risk perception, and safety effectiveness perception. Moderating role of respondent attributes such as their demographics, personal experiences of respondents with traffic issues, and experience regarding law enforcement are also determined. The structural path between risk perception and behavioral intentions was significantly moderated by gender and jaywalk frequency. Further, nationality and education showed moderating effects on structural path between behavioral intentions and law effectiveness and safety effectiveness perception. Findings from this study contribute to the theoretical understanding of pedestrians’ behavior and can be used for planning and implementation of targeted law enforcement to improve pedestrian safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 107-135"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risky riding behaviour among young, motorized two-wheeler riders in India: A quantitative analysis of the psychosocial determinants","authors":"Kumar Sumit ,&nbsp;Robert A.C. Ruiter ,&nbsp;Veerle Ross ,&nbsp;Geert Wets ,&nbsp;Kris Brijs","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Road crash injuries have emerged as a significant public health issue in many low-and middle-income countries in recent years. Annually, more than 1.35 million people lose their lives due to road crashes, making it one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In India, road crash injuries have increasingly become a major concern for motorized two-wheeler riders. It is important to understand risky riding behaviours to develop accurate and evidence-based risk reduction programmes that fit the target population well. The current study aimed to identify the psychosocial determinants of refraining from risky riding behaviour in young, motorized two-wheeler riders. A quantitative survey based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) complemented with questions measuring routine behaviours was conducted among 238 young riders aged 18–25 riding motorized two-wheelers in Manipal, a locality of Udupi district in Karnataka province of Southwestern India. The study tool assessed four risky riding behaviours: (1) speeding, (2) helmet non-use, (3) performing stunts, and (4) using mobile phones while riding. The results of the study indicated that the intention to refrain from risky riding behaviours can be explained by important psychosocial determinants of human behaviour, including attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioural control and their underlying belief systems with regard to perceived benefits and costs, perceptions of other’s behaviours and approval, and expressions of personal control that inform these psychosocial determinants. In addition, the extent to which participants automatically behaved in risky riding practices in the past did not prove to be a strong predictor of future intentions to refrain from risky riding. It is concluded that the study resulted in an in-depth understanding of the psychosocial determinants of risky riding behaviour. Policymakers and programme developers are encouraged to use the findings in defining programme goals for future educational interventions to promote safe two-wheeler riding.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 136-151"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"When is more actually better? expert opinions on assessment of situation awareness in relation to safe driving","authors":"Rins de Zwart ,&nbsp;Reinier J. Jansen ,&nbsp;Cheryl Bolstad ,&nbsp;Mica R. Endsley ,&nbsp;Petya Ventsislavova ,&nbsp;Joost de Winter ,&nbsp;Mark S. Young","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of situation awareness (SA) measures to assess relative safety in driving is common, with higher levels of SA being interpreted as safer. These relative interpretations do not allow researchers to determine whether the level of SA could be considered “safe” or “unsafe”. In contrast to such interpretations based on relative performance, the current position paper explores the potential for a normative interpretation of situation awareness with regard to safety assessment in driving. A series of expert interviews yielded viewpoints on the current relation between SA and safe driving, theoretical underpinnings for a normative approach, and potential actions towards an SA criterion for safe or unsafe driving. Methodological challenges regarding a normative approach are discussed together with considerations towards a weighted criterion-based approach to SA. The selection of SA requirements relevant for safety and the differentiation and weighting of these requirements on high and lower importance is presented. A method towards objective determination of relevance and weight of SA requirements may increase the usefulness of SA measures for assessment of safety in a driving context.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 54-72"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the psychometrics of a new tool for evaluating motivational factors and their relationship with stunts among adolescent male cyclists in Isfahan, Iran","authors":"Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh ,&nbsp;Zahra Heidari ,&nbsp;Firoozeh Mostafavi-Darani ,&nbsp;Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh ,&nbsp;Fatemeh Saber","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Stunts refer to risky behaviours performed by many young cyclists, especially boys, leading to traffic injuries. Little attention has been paid to the motivational factors behind such behaviours. This study aimed to develop and psychometrically evaluate tools for measuring motivational factors associated with stunts. The relationship between these factors and stunts among adolescent male cyclists was also examined.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This methodological research began with developing an initial questionnaire on motivational variables in December 2020 and concluded in February 2021 in Isfahan, Iran. Construct validity was evaluated using exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal consistency and reliability were assessed through Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability (CR) indices, while external reliability was determined using test–retest with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The Zuckerman Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (BSSS) was used to assess convergent validity. The relationship between motivational factors and stunts was investigated using structural equation modeling (SEM).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean age of the cyclists was 16.4 (±1.1) years. The initial version of the questionnaire consisted of 33 items, with 28 items retained for factor analysis after omitting five during the content validity process. Construct validity evaluated with EFA identified three factors: perceived social environment (PSE), perceived special and unique abilities, and sensation seeking (SS). CFA confirmed the adequacy of these factors. Cronbach’s alpha, CR indices, and ICC values for the factors were good to excellent. A positive correlation between SS and BSSS indicated acceptable convergent validity. In the statistical model, SS and perceived special and unique abilities were directly related to stunts.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Based on the favorable psychometric results, this tool can measure a new category of motivational factors related to cyclists’ stunts in future research. According to the model obtained from the data analysis, the variance of stunts in adolescent cyclists could be predicted to an acceptable level, with only three variables comprising 28 items. These results can be used to develop evidence-based strategies to promote cyclist safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 73-88"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining longitudinal experiences with connected vehicle technology in Australia’s largest C-ITS pilot","authors":"Michael T Pascale,&nbsp;David Rodwell,&nbsp;Andy Bond,&nbsp;Ronald Schroeter,&nbsp;Andry Rakotonirainy,&nbsp;Ioni Lewis","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Connected Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) may provide safety and mobility benefits for drivers and other road users by providing timely, safety focused messaging to drivers. However, the knowledge-base regarding drivers’ experiences with C-ITS technology is limited given that interactions with these advanced systems are still relatively uncommon and often constrained by time and place. The current study explored participants’ acceptance of, and experiences with a Human Machine Interface (HMI) that displayed C-ITS warnings, during nine months of participation. The specific warnings included speed and hazardous driving at signalised intersections, road-works zones, and on highways. Importantly, the HMI was installed in each participant’s personal vehicle thereby integrating the C-ITS experience into each participant’s daily routine for an extended period. Subjective data were obtained via four questionnaires focused on drivers’ acceptance and general experiences with the HMI, as part of a large-scale (<em>n</em> = 325) longitudinal Field Operational Test of C-ITS conducted in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Analyses exposed several significant factors that predicted acceptance including HMI activation, age, and technology readiness. Subsequent contrasts revealed that significant, but small decreases in mean acceptance following the activation of warnings (use cases) on the HMI likely due to perceived limitations with respect to timing and accuracy. Still, participants’ ratings of the warnings being displayed on the HMI were positive and remained as such throughout the FOT.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 89-106"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unraveling the complex interplay between curved tunnels and drivers’ physiological responses: An HRV perspective","authors":"Lei Han ,&nbsp;Zhigang Du","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2024.11.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aims to unravel the complex interplay between curved tunnels and drivers’ physiological responses from an HRV (Heart Rate Variability) perspective.<!--> <!-->A group of 30 individuals with valid driver’s licenses was selected, and their HRV was monitored while driving through four curved tunnels in Yunnan Province, China. HRV indicators such as RMSSD (Root Mean Square of Successive Differences), SDNN (Standard Deviation of Normal-to-Normal Intervals), LF (Low Frequency), and LF/HF (ratio of Low Frequency to High Frequency) were analyzed. The independent variables included tunnel radius, turn direction, and zone characteristics. The results demonstrated that the radius, turning, and zone of the curved tunnel significantly influenced drivers’ HRV. Specifically, as the tunnel radius decreased, the mean RMSSD and SDNN of drivers decreased, while the mean LF and LF/HF increased. In left turns, drivers had lower RMSSD and SDNN values but higher LF and LF/HF ratios compared to right turns. Additionally, drivers showed the highest mean RMSSD and SDNN in the entrance zone of the tunnel, followed by the middle zone, and the lowest in the exit zone. Conversely, the exit zone had the highest mean LF and LF/HF, followed by the middle zone, and the entrance zone had the lowest. These results indicate that the characteristics of the curved tunnel have a substantial impact on drivers’ physiological responses. A smaller tunnel radius leads to increased stress and cognitive load, as reflected by the decreased HRV metrics and increased sympathetic activity. Turning maneuvers, particularly left turns, result in asymmetry in autonomic responses, with lower RMSSD and SDNN and higher LF and LF/HF during left turns. The variations in HRV across different zones within the tunnel suggest that environmental cues play a role in sympathetic activation, with the exit zone showing the highest sympathetic activity. These findings offer significant insights into the relationship between tunnel conditions and drivers’ physiological responses, emphasizing the importance of considering these factors in road safety and human factors engineering. By comprehending how tunnel characteristics affect drivers’ autonomic nervous system responses, we can formulate strategies to enhance driver well-being and safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"108 ","pages":"Pages 39-53"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}