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Jan Petter Wigum
Jan Petter Wigum works as Senior Lecturer at Nord University in Norway. He is responsible for education in all powered two-wheeler classes. For several years, he has published articles mainly on motorcycle education and training as well as the human perspective regarding new car technology. He is a member of the CIECA Education Topical Group (ETG). |
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Analysis of risk factors in motorcycle riding and distribution of attention using Eye Tracking, Interview, and Video—Preliminary study Nord University and SINTEF Community, in collaboration with Trygg Trafikk, have carried out a preliminary research study examining the motorcycle accident risk factors and the possible causal relationships of single-motorcycle accidents and multiple-vehicle collisions. The objective was to investigate the distribution of motorcyclists' attention using eye-tracking, interview, and video analysis. The main research question of the study was: Factors for riding a motorcycle safely? Nine motorcyclists with different knowledge and experience levels in riding a motorcycle participated in the study. The Tobii eye-tracking system was used to record and reveal the ability of motorcyclists to orient themselves when riding the same route with roundabouts, intersections, and roads with different speed limits. Their riding tours were recorded, and the eye fixation points, fixation point durations, and eye movements were analyzed. All the motorcyclists were interviewed after riding the specific route to understand individual differences in their subjective experiences: self-reported behavior related to planning, attention seeking, speed selection, and road positioning. The study provides findings that strengthen the knowledge base for those who plan and carry out the education of motorcycle instructors and motorcycle riders. The findings will be of high interest for road safety decision makers and for launching new awareness and information campaigns. |
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