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Motorsport Driver Workload Estimation in Dual Task Scenario. A Methodology for Assessing Driver Workload in a Racing Simulator

Authors:
Luca Baldisserri
Riccardo Bonetti
Francesco Pon
Leandro Guidotti
Maria Giulia Losi
Roberto Montanari
Francesco Tesauri
Simona Collina

Keywords: Distraction; driver; dual task; motorsport; multitasking; racing; simulator; stress; track; training; workload

Abstract:
The study aims to define a methodology to assess driver workload by means of a racing simulator applying the dual task paradigm. The experimental plan consists of a series of secondary tasks (i.e., math calculation, imaginative, monitoring and communication tasks) to be performed in a driving simulated context. The preliminary results evidenced that the methodology is a fundamental step forward in order to improve driving abilities of young professional drivers. The described methodology puts the basis for the definition of training programmes for managing high workload racing situations.

Pages: 56 to 61

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014

Publication date: May 25, 2014

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4197

ISBN: 978-1-61208-340-7

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from May 25, 2014 to May 29, 2014