The Effects of Different Navigation Maps on Driving Performance

This study evaluated the driving performance of drivers presented with 2D and 3D electronic navigation maps and a traditional paper map with various route structures. A heads-up display was used to show the different driving conditions for each navigation map system. Results revealed that the driver...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2012-10, Vol.115 (2), p.403-414
Main Authors: Hsu, Shang-Hwa, Lin, Chia-Hsyang, Chao, Chin-Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Automobile drivers
Automobile driving
Automobile Driving - psychology
Data Display
Female
Human performance
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - psychology
Male
Maps as Topic
Navigation systems
Psychomotor Performance
Routes
Time Factors
Young Adult
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Summary:This study evaluated the driving performance of drivers presented with 2D and 3D electronic navigation maps and a traditional paper map with various route structures. A heads-up display was used to show the different driving conditions for each navigation map system. Results revealed that the drivers using an electronic navigation map performed better compared to the drivers using a paper map. The results also indicated that drivers who used 2D-regular pattern or 2D-irregular corner maps performed more efficiently than the drivers who used a 3D-regular pattern or 3D-irregular corner maps in reaching their destinations. In addition, drivers can save time and fuel by using 2D navigation maps in unfamiliar regions.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/22.24.PMS.115.5.403-414