Human factors considerations relevant for highway information systems
conference paper
In the man-vehicle-roadway system the driver himself is the most crucial element. For his information he largely depends on his visual system and also the primary means of transmitting information to him is by means of visual communication, e.g. traffic signs. Only recently also audio-communication is made possible by broadcasting. To discuss the capabilities and limitations of drivers in this context, drivers can be considered as Information processing organisms, executing a special task, i.e. car driving. Peculiarities of this task as well as of the driver generally are important for overall system efficiency.
Hence, In this paper firstly, a global characterization of the driving task will be given and secondly, some relevant knowledge about the driver and about temporary Intra-lndivldual and Inter-Individual variations will be discussed.
This will serve as a background for discussing several types of Information systems as (experimentally) In use at present or planned for the near future. Finally, some requirements to be met by information systems from the viewpoint of human factors considerations will be given.
Hence, In this paper firstly, a global characterization of the driving task will be given and secondly, some relevant knowledge about the driver and about temporary Intra-lndivldual and Inter-Individual variations will be discussed.
This will serve as a background for discussing several types of Information systems as (experimentally) In use at present or planned for the near future. Finally, some requirements to be met by information systems from the viewpoint of human factors considerations will be given.
TNO Identifier
6092
Source title
International Seminar on Electronics and Traffic on Major Roads, June 4-6, Paris
Pages
34-40
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