Citation

Daniels EB, Zajkowski MM, Drury CG. Proc. Hum. Factors Ergon. Soc. Annu. Meet. 1976; 20(18): 410-414.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/154193127602001801

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the psychomotor and experimental correlates of bicycle riding performance. The performance measures were selected with an emphasis on safety rather than endurance or stunt riding abilities. The non-riding predictive measures were collected from tests measuring a subject's perceptual-motor and physical abilities, and responses to a questionnaire containing items on experience, self-rating of skill, automobile driving experience, and accident history. The results indicated that the physical proficiency factors of equilibrium, trunk strength, and dynamic flexibility, and the questionnaire items on experience and self-rating of skill were significantly correlated with a general measure of skill. Braking performance was significantly correlated with reaction time and self-rating of cautiousness. Recommendations were made for future research and for the improvement of bicycle braking systems.

Language: en