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Simulated train driving Fatigue, self-awareness and cognitive disengagement

Last updated on 14 August 2014 4:58

Fatigue is a serious issue for the rail industry, increasing inefficiency and accident risk. The performance of 20 train drivers in a rail simulator was investigated at low, moderate and high fatigue levels. Psychomotor vigilance (PVT), self-rated performance and subjective alertness were also assessed. Alertness, PVT reaction times,...

Author(s): Dorrian Jillian;Roach Gregory D.;Fletcher Adam;Dawson Drew

Organisation(s): The School of Psychology and the Centre for Sleep Research, The University of South Australia ;

2007

Australia

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