Investigation of cyclist’s distraction due to external auditory and visual stimuli

\nOver the past several decades, there has been a significant increase in the influence that bicycle-related traffic events have on public health. A particularly susceptible category of drivers are cyclists. Cycling raises the possibility of getting into a car accident and having severe injuries as a result. According to the research, there seems to be a substantial correlation between being distracted and the chance of getting into a traffic accident when bicycling. Despite the difficulty of driving, there is a serious risk to transportation safety when drivers focus on with anything other than driving. Understanding the phenomenon of driver distraction, gathering information vital to the development of efforts by the many stakeholders to tackle the issue, and utilizing the results as a foundation for further research are the goals of this article. A summary of recent studies on driver distraction is given, with a focus on distraction brought on by external factors. The phenomenon of distracted bikers is then investigated through a field operational test conducted in Volos. In this study, fifty cyclists were given instructions to bike a predefined course while being subjected to external auditory and visual stimuli. Data analysis and studies indicate that cyclists who drive while distracted provide a significant safety concern that should definitely be considered.\n