Driving and Sleep Deprivation: Comparing Interventions Using a Driving Simulator with EEG Analysis

This preliminary study investigates the effects of sleep deprivation on driving performance and evaluates three gamified or stimulating interventions: airflow, music, and caffeine. Two participants completed simulator-based driving tasks in rested and sleep-deprived states. Performance was assessed via lane deviation (SDLP), and EEG data were analyzed. Sleep deprivation increased SDLP and low-frequency EEG activity, indicating reduced alertness. Caffeine showed the strongest restorative effect. Despite the small sample, results suggest EEG is useful for detecting fatigue, and gamified stimuli may support alertness during drowsy driving.