"INTRODUCTION SAE International is pleased to present ""Performance Metrics for Assessing Driver Distraction: The Quest for Improved Road Safety""@ edited by Dr. Gary L. Rupp@ who retired in 2007 from Ford Motor Company where he developed multiple ergonomics models and CAD tools. Dr. Rupp has led many SAE and ISO committees@ and authored various vehicle ergonomics standards. He chaired the ISO Road Vehicle Ergonomics Subcommittee (TC22/SC13) for 10 years@ and still chairs the SC13 USA Technical Advisory Group. ""Performance Metrics for Assessing Driver Distraction: The Quest for Improved Road Safety"" is a unique book in the field of measuring and assessing the impact of secondary tasks imposed on drivers@ while driving. Transportation professionals@ designers of driver-vehicle interfaces@ ergonomics researchers@ and students will find it invaluable. Its content is meant to support the development of better metrics relating to cognitive load@ driver distraction@ and the development of less obtrusive in-vehicle information and communication systems (IVIS)@ including aftermarket nomadic devices. Government and industry have considered road safety and driver distraction a top priority@ which will only become more important in the future. The continuing introduction of new infotainment devices into vehicles@ and into roadway infrastructure@ requires a thorough evaluation of their impact on the driver@ in order to improve or at least not degrade road safety. The book was developed from the technical presentations that took place at the 4th International Driver Metrics Workshop@ which in 2008 convened international experts in the field of driver performance and human-machine interaction. ""Performance Metrics for Assessing Driver Distraction: The Quest for Improved Road Safety"" is sure to become a must-read and classic reference in a nascent and vital area of expertise."
SAE R-402-2010 history
2010SAE R-402-2010 Performance Metrics for Assessing Driver Distraction - The Quest for Improved Road Safety