The effects of caffeine on the development of fatigue in a prolonged driving-related task.

Author(s)
Gibson, J. Mascord, D.J. & Starmer, G.A.
Year
Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of caffeine (200 mg) on the performance of subjects on a prolonged three-way divided attention task which was designed to induce fatigue. Progressive development of fatigue occurred with time on-task and caffeine, equivalent to 2-3 cups of coffee, alleviated fatigue. (A)

Publication

Library number
C 7555 (In: C 7541 a) /83 / IRRD 868595
Source

In: Alcohol, drugs and traffic safety : proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety T'95, held under the auspices of the International Committee on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety ICADTS, Adelaide, 13-18 August 1995, Volume 1, p. 92-97, 11 ref.

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