Citation

Stein AC, Parseghian Z, Allen RW, Haynes JT. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. Annu. Conf. 1990; 34: 523-536.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

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Abstract

This paper discusses a project designed to determine the feasibility of developing and using a low-cost, portable device for testing driver fatigue. The result was the development of a Truck Operator Proficiency System (TOPS) which combined a psychomotor test, a divided attention test, and a part-task driving simulator. Baseline testing was accomplished with professional truck drivers. Using the first TOPS trial, and comparing data from drivers' beginning their driving day with those completing 8 to 10 hours of driving, found measurable differences between the groups. This sensitivity is most likely the result of fatigue, however, further testing will be needed to validate the causal relationship.