The possibility of using simulators to train young drivers in the more advanced skills of driving has become a topic of significant interest to some road safety researchers and policy makers. The objective of this study was to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between the task demands of piloting an aircraft and driving a car. Two task analytical techniques were used to identify and compare the types of tasks that are required of both pilots of aircraft and drivers of cars. Four types of tasks were considered, i.e., procedural tasks, motor control tasks, reaction tasks, and cognitive tasks. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E207978.
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