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The effects of iPod Use on Driver Distraction

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: The effects of iPod Use on Driver Distraction.

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Study at a glance

Area
Other research
Study type
Controlled study
Authors
Mouloua M, Jaramillo D, Smither J, Alberti P, Brill JC
Journal
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Year
2011
Participants
30
Population
Adults
Protocol
EEG theta as a distraction measure
Equipment
BrainMaster Atlantis

Key findings

  • Driving errors about doubled during iPod use
  • EEG theta rose during iPod use

DOI 10.1177/1071181311551330 →

Participants drove a simulator while searching for songs on an iPod, with driving errors and EEG theta recorded before, during and after iPod use. Driving errors roughly doubled and theta activity rose while the iPod was in use, pointing to a real distraction effect.