Determining the driver's reaction time in the stationary and real-life environments (Comparative Study)

Abstract

This research is focused on the results that determined the driver's reaction time. For conducting the experiment, two methodologies were worked out to determine the driver's reaction time. As a result of determining the driver's reaction time in stationary and real-life environments following these methodologies, the statistic processing was made. Driver's age and driving experience are the leading factors to influence on the driver's reaction time. To determine the driver's reaction time in a real-life environment, we selected the condition in which the traffic speed and intensity are constant. As a result of the experiment and the research, the statistic processing was made, consequently, the two factor linear equation of regression was developed. Also, the comparitive research was made on the cases of the reaction time which were defined by two different methodologies, and the results have been determined.