Introduction: There is evidence that driver distraction is one of the major causes of vehicle accidents. One of the key factors that can affect people's driving performance drastically, is texting. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of texting on driving functions using a driving simulator. Methods and Materials: This study was conducted on 80 students ranging fro...

Introduction and purpose: Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent problem among the drivers. According to the literature, musculoskeletal disorders and  back pain are among the main causes of road accidents. Regarding this, the aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort during and after driving among the truck trailer drivers in...

Abstract Background: Each year many people lose their lives resulting from driving accidents. This can cause irreparable mental, physical and psychological loss for the survivals. Driving sleeping is referred to as one of the causes requiring a research on the relationship between driving accidents and damages resulted from with the sleep quality of the truck drivers. Methods: In this descrip...

Background & Objective: Among agricultural activities, working and driving with farm tractors in different weather conditions lead to fatigue and burnout. The objective of this study was to evaluate the sleep quality of farm tractors drivers in different weather conditions.  Methods: From tractors drivers in Behbahan, Eqlid, and Kavar, 90 participants (Kavar: 27; Eqlid: 33; Behbahan: 30) wer...

Background and Objective: Road traffic injuries are among the most important causes of death and disability in Iran, and the country has one of the highest prevalence of opioid drug use, especially among drivers. The effect of different situations related to opioid use needs great attention. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of driving in the withdrawal phase on the occurrenc...

Abstract Background:Whole body vibration (WBV) is a form of cumulative trauma that long in time cause of prostates,hemorrhoid, cardiovascular disorder, herniation and disk degeneration. The aim of this study is evaluation of correlation between neck pains with whole body vibration in heavy equipment drivers. Methods:For evaluation correlation between WBV with neck pain we select two groups of...

Background and aims: Increasing use of cell phone while driving is actually part of a disturbing trend of technological impact on reducing the driver's attention. Using the phone during driving increase crash probability between 3 to 6.5 times. Cell Phone may deviate drivers’ attention of the driving and it lead to a reduction in driver's situation awareness. The present study investigated the ...

Background and objective: Screening of risk factors for metabolic syndrome among commercial and train drivers that are considered safety sensitive jobs, is an important issue in safety of transportation system. Metabolic syndrome is consisted of disturbed lipid profile and high blood pressure and waist circumference. It can lead to reduced quality of life and higher health associated costs. Thi...