Exploring visual attention dynamics in tram driving. Differentiating between expert and novice drivers for Gaze-enhanced training
Exploring visual attention dynamics in tram driving. Differentiating between expert and novice drivers for Gaze-enhanced training
StatusVoR
Alternative title
Authors
Warchoł-Jakubowska, Anna
Krejtz, Krzysztof
Baldisserotto, Filippo
Stasiak, Iga
Krejtz, Izabela
Monograph
Monograph (alternative title)
Date
2025-11-20
Publisher
Journal title
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Issue
Volume
116
Pages
Pages
1-13
ISSN
1369-8478
ISSN of series
Access date
2025-12-02
Abstract PL
Abstract EN
The present eye-tracking study explores differences in the dynamics of visual attention in tram drivers with different levels of expertise while driving a tram simulator. Experienced (n = 25) and novice (n = 20) drivers performed a simulator drive on a pre-programmed route with three tasks: tram stop operations, track hazards, and turn-taking. These situations elicited different attentional dynamics as a response to task requirements.
First, tram stop operations induced less entropy in drivers’ eye movements than track hazards but not compared to turn-taking. At the beginning of tram stop operations, all drivers were mainly focal. While taking turns, novices switched to ambient attention faster than experts. Analysis of attention allocation to windshields and control panels did not reveal significant differences between experts and novices, suggesting these elements were equally important to both groups. Differences emerged in the analysis of mirrors. Experts exhibited significantly longer total fixation time on mirrors at the first turn-taking stage than novices, and more fixations on mirrors when turning, suggesting a higher control of their surroundings. In general, the scanning patterns of experts tend to be more structured than those of novices. Experts’ dynamics between focal and ambient attention was more relevant to the tram operation demands to maintain safety. Based on these findings, visual attention training for novices will be designed.
Abstract other
Keywords PL
Keywords EN
Tram driving
Novices
Experts
Visual attention
Eye tracking
Entropy
Novices
Experts
Visual attention
Eye tracking
Entropy
Keywords other
Sustainable Development Goals
Exhibition title
Place of exhibition (institution)
Exhibition curator
Type
License type
Funder
Time range from
Time range to
Contact person name
Related publication
Related publication
Grant/project name
Ministry of Education and Science Implementation Doctorate Project
Collections
Views
0Acquisition Date20.10.2022
Downloads
0Acquisition Date20.10.2022
Altmetrics©
Dimensions
Google Scholar
