Visual attention of tram drivers as a step towards increasing safety in public transport: a comparative eye-tracking study between novice and expert tram drivers

• Autorzy: Warchoł-Jakubowska Anna , Krejtz Krzysztof , Szczeciński Patryk , Wisiecka Katarzyna , Duchowski Andrew T. , Krejtz Izabela

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DOI

10.20858/tp.2023.19.1.02

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents an eye-tracking study capturing the dynamics of ambient and focal attention of tram drivers as an application of modern technology in improving their training. Twenty-three experts and twenty-four novices were invited to take part in the eye-tracking study. We explored the visual attention dynamics of tram drivers while they were watching tram-driving simulation videos. The tram driver’s view: The windshields and control panel were defined as areas of interest (AOIs). In line with expectations, experts were more focused than novices and maintained their concentration for a longer time than novice tram drivers. This difference was significant for regions crucial for monitoring the driving environment (the windshields AOIs). Monitoring drivers’ visual attention gives new insights into the process of gaining expertise in scanning the driving environment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

eye tracking; transport safety; ambient-focal attention; expert; novice

PL

śledzenie wzroku; bezpieczeństwo transportu; uwaga skupiona na otoczeniu; ekspert; nowicjusz

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Transport Problems
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: T. 19, z. 1
• Strony: 19--29
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 45 poz.

Twórcy

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Warchoł-Jakubowska Anna

• SWPS University, Institute of Psychology; Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0550-289X

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Krejtz Krzysztof

• SWPS University, Institute of Psychology; Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9558-3039

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Szczeciński Patryk

• SWPS University, Institute of Psychology; Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8099-058X

autor

Wisiecka Katarzyna

• SWPS University, Institute of Psychology; Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7839-4068

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Duchowski Andrew T.

• Clemson University, School of Computing; 821 McMillan Rd, Clemson, SC 29631, USA

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1681-7878

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Krejtz Izabela

• SWPS University, Institute of Psychology; Chodakowska 19/31, 03-815 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9827-8371

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