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Rearview Mirrors and Visual Performance: The Role of Afterimages
- Format:
- Book
- Conference/Event
- Author/Creator:
- Lewis, Alan L., author.
- Conference Name:
- International Congress & Exposition (1996-02-26 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource cm
- Place of Publication:
- Warrendale, PA SAE International 1996
- Summary:
- The visual afterimage that results from directly viewing headlamps in a rearview mirror reduces the visibility of objects on the line of sight for up to several seconds after a driver's gaze is redirected to the roadway. Reaction times to detect and recognize simulated potential roadway hazards were measured for three levels of relected glare (1, 2, and3 lux) under low luminance and contrast conditions similar to what might be experienced on rural roadways. By reducing reflected glare from the mirror, reaction times decreased by up to 1.4 seconds under the lowest constrast condition which, at 100 kph, increases the distance at which hazards can be recognized by about 30 meters
- Notes:
- Vendor supplied data
- Publisher Number:
- 960792
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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