Abstract
This study investigated the effect of visual distraction on reaction time to a target stimulus in a simulated traffic environment. Subjects viewed slides of simulated roadside signs, some of which included a traffic stop sign. Reaction time was measured to their “stop” or “go” response. As predicted, the number and color of distractors, as well as the proximity of distractors to the target stop sign, all had significant effects on reaction time: In addition, all two-way interactions between the distractor dimensions were statistically significant. Practical suggestions for reducing visual distraction in the traffic environment are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 409-413 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Human Factors: The Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1978 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Applied Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience