Effects of Hydrophobic Treatment of the Driver-Side Window and Rearview Mirror on211 Distance Judgement

摘要

This study investigated the effects of hydrophobic treatment on distance211u001eestimation under conditions of simulated rain and wind when applied to the driver-211u001eside window and driver-side exterior rearview mirror. The dependent measure was 211u001ethe estimate of distance to a target vehicle viewed through the driver-side 211u001ewindow and rearview mirror. The following independent variables were examined: 211u001eactual distance, hydrophobic treatment of the driver-side window, hydrophobic 211u001etreatment of the driver-side exterior rearview mirror, participant age, and 211u001eparticipant sex.