Affective components in training to ride safely using a moped simulator

•A driving simulator study was conducted to investigate implicit physiological reactivity to hazards.•Skin conductance response (SCR) was recorded as an index of implicit detection of hazards.•SCR amplitude was higher when accidents occurred whereas SCR% was higher in scenes with no accidents.•Activ...

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Published in:Transportation research. Part F, Traffic psychology and behaviour Traffic psychology and behaviour, 2015-11, Vol.35, p.132-138
Main Authors: Tagliabue, Mariaelena, Sarlo, Michela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident scenes
Accidents
Affective learning
Hazard perception
Moped simulator
Mopeds
Recording
Riding
Simulation
Skin conductance
Traffic flow
Training
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Summary:•A driving simulator study was conducted to investigate implicit physiological reactivity to hazards.•Skin conductance response (SCR) was recorded as an index of implicit detection of hazards.•SCR amplitude was higher when accidents occurred whereas SCR% was higher in scenes with no accidents.•Actively using a riding simulator elicited higher SCR% than passively watching hazard scenes. The aim of the present research was to compare different methods of training for safe moped use, especially focusing on physiological reactions during risky experiences. By recording skin conductance response (SCR), we investigated whether training that requires active riding behavior in different risky situations through the use of the Honda Riding Training (HRT) simulator leads to different physiological reactivity, which, in turn, might lead to better learning outcomes. Results indicated that participants who rode actively through the HRT showed higher percentages of SCRs than participants who simply observed risky road scenes to spot hazards. SCR percentage was higher in scenes with no accident. Overall, SCR amplitude was greater when accidents occurred than in scenes with no accidents. Implications for the effectiveness of inexperienced riders training with riding simulators were also discussed.
ISSN:1369-8478
1873-5517
DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2015.10.018