Why Multitask While Driving Isn't a Good Idea

The video discusses the impact of distractions on traffic accidents and explores how cognitive load affects driving safety. It highlights research on measuring workload using heart rate and skin conductance, and the development of algorithms to assess driver workload. The video also addresses managing driver engagement to prevent boredom, especially as cars become smarter.

What is the term used to describe the mental effort required to manage multiple tasks while driving?

• Emotional load

• Physical load

• Sensory load

• Cognitive load

Which physiological indicators were used in studies to measure cognitive load in drivers?

• Eye movement and pupil dilation

• Breathing rate and muscle tension

• Blood pressure and temperature

• Heart rate and skin conductance

What technology is being explored to measure brain activity related to cognitive load?

• Positron emission tomography (PET)

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)

What is a potential risk of low cognitive load while driving?

• More frequent lane changes

• Difficulty in regaining focus

• Higher likelihood of speeding

• Increased fuel consumption

How did a 2017 study attempt to maintain driver engagement on monotonous roads?

• By playing loud music

• By using virtual reality

• By introducing a smartphone game

• By increasing speed limits