AbstractThe advancement in variable message signs (VMS) technology has made it possible to display message with various formats. This study presented an ergonomic study on the message design of Chinese variable message signs on urban roads in Taiwan. Effects of color scheme (one, two and three) and number of message lines (single, double and triple) of VMS on participants’ response performance were investigated through a laboratory experiment. Results of analysis showed that color scheme and number of message lines are significant factors for participants’ response time to VMS. Participants responded faster for two-color than for one- and three-color scheme. Participants also took less response time for double line message than for single and triple line message. Both color scheme and number of message lines had no significant effect on participants’ response accuracy. The preference survey after the experiment showed that most participants preferred two-color scheme and double line message to the other combinations. The results can assist in adopting appropriate color scheme and number of message lines of Chinese VMS.
Effects of color scheme and message lines of variable message signs on driver performance
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 42 , 4 ; 1003-1008
2009-12-07
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Effects of color scheme and message lines of variable message signs on driver performance
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