A review of individual differences in field dependence as a factor in auto safety

Several studies suggest that field-dependent drivers may have more accidents than field-independent drivers. However, much more research is needed to specify the nature of the driver behaviors involved. In this report severalhypotheses are considered concerning how field-dependent and field-independ...

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Published in:Human factors 1976-02, Vol.18 (1), p.53-62
Main Author: Goodenough, D R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Automobile Driving
Cues
Emergencies
Emergency response
Field Dependence-Independence
Individuality
Models, Psychological
Motion Sickness
Psychological Tests
Space life sciences
Traffic accidents & safety
Visual Perception
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Summary:Several studies suggest that field-dependent drivers may have more accidents than field-independent drivers. However, much more research is needed to specify the nature of the driver behaviors involved. In this report severalhypotheses are considered concerning how field-dependent and field-independent drivers may differ in response to developing emergencies and with respect to defensive behaviors. Methodological problems involved in testing these hypotheses are also discussed.
ISSN:0018-7208
1547-8181
DOI:10.1177/001872087601800106