[Effect of air-electric fields on driving and reaction patterns. Test subjects in the car driving simulator (author's transl)]

MMW Munch Med Wochenschr. 1977 Jun 10;119(23):813-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In the relevant frequency range of about 10 Hertz cars can be considered very largely as Faraday cages and consequently as screens against air-electric fields. This may have a negative influence on driving and reaction patterns as a result. In an extensive investigation 48 subjects in a driving simulator were exposed to definite artificially produced air-electric fields. The self-rating of the performance and concentration of the subjects, reaction times and driving errors were determined. While the reaction times remained practically constant, the driving behavior of the subjects improved.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Air
  • Automobile Driving*
  • Behavior
  • Electromagnetic Fields*
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena*
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personality
  • Reaction Time