Effects of Operating Practices on Commercial Driver Alertness [Tech Brief]

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Effects of Operating Practices on Commercial Driver Alertness [Tech Brief]

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-MCRT-99-008
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Abstract:

Tech Brief: Description study of driving simulator study to assess truck driver fatigue or alertness as affected by non-driving, but on-duty activities, such as loading/unloading a vehicle. It also examined the effects of driver performance on extended hours of service - 14 hours on duty/10 hours off duty (12 hours daytime driving, 7 AM to 9 PM). Researchers examined driver performance over a 15-day period. In addition, the amount of nonduty time (rest and recovery) needed to reestablish baseline fitness for duty was investigated. 4 p. Full study report is available.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/14297/dot_14297_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 189.73 KB]
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Federal Highway Administration ; US Transportation Collection
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