4 research outputs found
The development of improvements to drivers' direct and indirect vision from vehicles - phase 1
This research project concerning "The development of improvements to drivers'
direct and indirect vision from vehicles" has been designed to be conducted in
two phases:
. Phase 1 whose aim is to scope the existing knowledge base in order to
prioritise and direct activities within Phase 2;
. Phase 2 whose aim is to investigate specific driver vision problems
prioritised in Phase 1 and determine solutions to them.
This report details the activities, findings and conclusions resulting from the
Phase 1 tasks undertaken
The development of improvements to drivers' direct and indirect vision from vehicles - impact assessment
The development of improvements to drivers' direct and indirect vision from vehicles - impact assessmen
The development of improvements to drivers' direct and indirect vision from vehicles - phase 2
This report describes the work undertaken in fulfilment of Phase 2 of the research
project relating to the development of improvements to drivers‘ direct and indirect
vision from vehicles
Postural support strategies of disabled drivers and the effectiveness of postural support aids
The paper discusses a series of driving trials that were conducted to investigate postural stability of disabled drivers and to assess the
effectiveness of a representative sample of support aids. Twenty-three disabled drivers with varying levels of physical disability and seven
non disabled drivers participated in the study. The test car was equipped with transducers to measure vehicle velocity and acceleration
(longitudinal and lateral), steering wheel movement and torque, and the bracing forces exerted by the driver on the steering wheel. Video
cameras were installed to record postural support strategies and displacement of the driver and to record deviation of the car from the
specified path. Subjective data regarding driver attitudes and acceptance were also collected through the administration of
questionnaires. Findings from the study showed that support aids significantly improved driving performance and reduced physical
exertion to maintain an upright driving position for disabled drivers. However, ergonomics design aspects regarding the ease of use and
acceptance of the support aids by the end users were identified as obstacles to their sustained use in everyday driving