Degraded voices through mobile phones and their neural effects: A possible risk of using mobile phones during driving

Kawano, Takeshi; Iwaki, Sunao; Azuma, Yuji; Moriwaki, Toshimichi; Hamada, Takashi

doi:10.1016/j.trf.2005.04.016

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“…Several studies show that driving performance degradation varies among different drivers depending on the complexity of tasks (e.g., texting, talking, answering, calling) (39,40). Several recent studies have used questionnaire surveys and interviews to investigate how cell phone use and other high-risk driving behaviors vary based on demographics and other characteristics (41,42).…”

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Comparisons in Cell Phone Use Rates between Talking and Manually Manipulating the Handheld Device

Fakhrmoosavi

Kavianipour

Savolainen

et al. 2020

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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Cell phone use is among the most prevalent types of in-vehicle distractions. Studies have shown cell phones to have a negative impact on driving performance, with the magnitude of these impacts varying based on the level of engagement required for phone use, as well as the complexity of the driving environment. The development of effective policies and programs to mitigate distracted driving is contingent on an improved understanding of the nature of these relationships. To this end, this study investigates the rate of cell phone use under various settings through a statewide direct observation survey. Data were collected from 200 roadside locations throughout the State of Michigan and a random effects multinomial logit model was estimated to assess how the prevalence of cell phone use varies across drivers. While several studies have investigated the prevalence of cell phone use, this study distinguishes differences in the manner of cell phone use (i.e., talking on a handheld device versus manual manipulation of the device) across drivers while controlling for important contextual factors. The results show cell phone use is generally higher among female drivers and use rates consistently decrease with age. The prevalence of cell phone use is also shown to vary significantly depending on the manner of use. Use rates are shown to differ based on changes in the driving environment, suggesting potential risk compensation on the part of motorists. The results also show a significant correlation in use rates at the same sites over time, which is reflective of important unobserved site-specific factors.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparisons in Cell Phone Use Rates between Talking and Manually Manipulating the Handheld Device

Fakhrmoosavi

Kavianipour

Savolainen

et al. 2020

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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“…The driver must process information when reading text messages, memorize the messages to figure out the reply content and organize the typing procedure using the specified vocabulary and sentences of the input system keyboard. However, the physical manipulations required to type text messages on a mobile phone while driving is even worse, as drivers have the complicated task of not only taking their eyes off the road and removing their hands from the steering wheel to focus on the mobile phone screen (Kawano et al, 2005;Owens et al 2011), but also typing and inputting system procedures that make them divert their eyes from the road more frequently and for longer periods, resulting in an easier loss of steering control.…”

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Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English

Yan

Wong

et al. 2015

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

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Background: Reading and typing text messages while driving causes remarkable impairments in driving performance and are prohibited in many jurisdictions. Hong Kong is a bilingual society and many people write in both Chinese and English. As the input methods of Chinese and English vary considerably, this study aimed to examine the effects of reading and typing Chinese and English text messages on driving performance via a driving simulator approach. Method: Experiments were conducted to analyze the differences in reaction time (RT), driving lane undulation (DLU), driving speed fluctuation (DSF) and car-following distance (CFD) between test and leading cars. The driving performance of 26 participants was monitored according to the following conditions: (1) no distraction, (2) reading and typing Chinese text messages and (3) reading and typing English text messages. Results: RT, DLU and DSF were significantly impaired by reading and typing both Chinese and English text messages. Moreover, typing text messages distracted drivers more than reading them. Although the Chinese text messaging input system is more complicated, the languages did not differ significantly in their degree of distraction. Conclusion: Both reading and typing text messages while driving should be prohibited regardless of whether Chinese or English is used.

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“…Degraded speech occurs quite often in the moving car (e.g. [44]) and requires additional resources from the driver to understand what is said ( [44]). From this point of view it is essential that in cars only high quality speech output is used.…”

Section: The Influence Of Complexity and Emotional Quality Of Verbal mentioning

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Speech and driving – solution or problem?

Vollrath

2007

IET Intell. Transp. Syst.

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Besides travel related information driver related information plays an increasing role while driving. In order to process this information and be able to drive safely at the same time, an information management is necessary in the vehicle. Speech interfaces offer a good solution since verbal interactions use resources which are not needed when driving. However, in practice experiments show that verbal interactions may bind attention. It is crucially important that verbal interactions are designed in such a way that for the driver the task "driving" remains in the focus of attention.

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Degraded voices through mobile phones and their neural effects: A possible risk of using mobile phones during driving

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

Comparisons in Cell Phone Use Rates between Talking and Manually Manipulating the Handheld Device

Comparisons in Cell Phone Use Rates between Talking and Manually Manipulating the Handheld Device

Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English

Speech and driving – solution or problem?

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