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The BG Institute for Work and Health (BGAG) in Dresden in cooperation with Lüneburg University and the German Road Safety Council (DVR) conducted a study involving 48 test subjects on the effects of head-up displays (HUD) on road safety using a modern driving simulator. The study looked at the effects of a HUD when driving on winding country roads and motorways, during the night and during the day. It focused on whether speed limits were maintained, whether drivers stayed within their lane, and if wild animals were spotted on the side of the road. Amongst the significant results was the ability to spot animals: Of the three ?hidden? deer on each simulation, drivers with HUD spotted 2.4 deer on average, whereas drivers without HUD only saw 1.8 on average. This means that there is a definite benefit to safety because the deer represent unexpected road hazards. In a survey asking for their personal opinion after the drive, the test drivers stated that because of the HUD, they could better control their speed compared with a normal speedometer. However, an analysis of the objectively-measured driving data could not confirm this. |