How music of differing rhythmicities and intensities affects driver performance

Auteurs-es

  • Benjamin Rich Zendel Dept. of Psychology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, Alta. T2N 1N4, Canada
  • Elzbieta Slawinski Dept. of Psychology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, Alta. T2N 1N4, Canada
  • Linda Pearson Dept. of Psychology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, Alta. T2N 1N4, Canada

Mots-clés :

Acoustic intensity, Automobile drivers, Automobile simulators, Human engineering, Performance, Roads and streets, Speed, Music, Musical intensity, Rhythmicity

Résumé

According to research, music affects driving. It was found that rhythmicity have an effect on driver speed in low intensity musical situations. This finding can be explained via driver arousal levels. Music that was louder increases arousal levels more than quieter music.

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Publié-e

2003-09-01

Comment citer

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Zendel BR, Slawinski E, Pearson L. How music of differing rhythmicities and intensities affects driver performance. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1 sept. 2003 [cité 8 mai 2026];31(3):98-9. Disponible à: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1569

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Actes du congrès de la Semaine canadienne d'acoustique