System for evaluating driving competency of a subject

摘要

A system for testing and evaluating driving competency of a subject is disclosed. The system includes a first test unit for providing a simple driving reaction test sequence, a complex driving reaction test sequence and a depth perception test sequence, a second test unit for providing a low illumination vision test sequence and a glare recovery test sequence, a third test unit for providing a side vision test sequence, a first switching module for enabling the subject to undergo the simple driving reaction test sequence and the complex driving reaction test sequence, a second switching module for enabling the subject to undergo the depth perception test sequence, the low illumination vision test sequence, and the glare recovery test sequence, a master control unit for interacting and controlling the first test unit, the second test unit, the third test unit, the first switching module, and the second switching module.

主权项

1. A system for testing and evaluating driving competency of the subject, comprising:
a first test unit comprising a plurality of light indicators and a perception window comprising a first lighting panel and a second lighting panel configured on either side,
wherein the first test unit is configured to provide a plurality of tests to the subject,wherein the plurality of tests comprise a simple driving reaction test, a complex driving reaction test, and a depth perception test,wherein the simple driving reaction test and complex driving reaction test are configured to test reaction time, such that a reaction time not exceeding a first predetermined time qualifies under the simple reaction test and a reaction time not exceeding a second predetermined time different than the first predetermined time qualifies under the complex reaction test,wherein the depth perception test is configured to evaluate the subject's ability to measure the distance between a column of lighting that appears fixed and a column of lighting that appears to be moving, wherein the depth perception test is satisfied when the difference of distance between the column of lighting which is fixed and the column of lighting that appears to be moving does not exceed a predetermined value; a second test unit comprising a plurality of headlamps,
wherein the second test unit is configured to provide a plurality of second driving tests to the subject,wherein the plurality of second driving tests comprise a low illumination vision test, and a glare recovery test,wherein the low illumination vision test is configured to determine the subject's ability to timely recognize multiple traffic symbols under a low level of illumination, such that a recognition time not exceeding a predetermined time is a qualifying recognition time,wherein the glare recovery test is configured to determine a subject's ability to timely recover from a glare effect caused by an approaching vehicle, such that a recovery time not exceeding a predetermined time is a qualifying recovery time; a third test unit comprising a plurality of lighting panels configured on either edges of a platform, a plurality of switches on either side of the platform to generate a wave motion on either side of the subject's eyes; and a predefined location for placing a chin of the subject on the center of the platform,
wherein the third test unit is configured to provide a third driving test to the subject,wherein the third driving test comprises a side vision test,wherein the side vision test is configured to determine the subject's angle of vision on either side of a path, such that an angle of vision equal to or exceeding a predetermined angle is a qualifying angle of vision; a first switching module comprising a first plurality of switching elements in communication with the first test unit,
wherein the first switching module is configured to register the subject's response in the simple driving reaction test and the complex driving reaction test,wherein the first switching module further comprises a first set of input receiving means, wherein the first set of input receiving means comprises an accelerator and a brake,wherein the first set of input receiving means allows the subject to register responses to the simple and complex reaction tests; a second switching module comprising a second plurality of switching elements in communication with the first test unit and the second test unit,
wherein the second switching module is configured to register the subject's response in the low illumination vision test, the glare recovery test and the depth perception test,wherein the second switching module comprises a second set of input receiving means,wherein the first set of input receiving means is used to provide input for the depth perception test, and the second set of input receiving means correspond to a plurality of traffic symbols,wherein the second set of input receiving means is used to provide input for the low illumination test and glare recovery test; and a master control unit comprising a test selector, a display, a plurality of buttons, and a plurality of indicators,
wherein the test selector is for selecting one of the first, second and third driving tests,wherein the display is for displaying a name and a result corresponding to at least one of the first, second and third driving test,wherein the plurality of buttons is for performing an initiation and a termination of the first, second and third driving test,wherein the plurality of indicators are for indicating a result, an initiation, and a termination of the first, second, and third driving test,wherein the master control unit is configured to interact and control the first test unit, the second test unit, the third test unit, the first switching module, and the second switching module,wherein the master control unit, the first test unit, the second test unit, the third test unit, the first switching module, and the second switching module may be programmed to display, measure, and record a plurality of test parameters associated with testing and evaluating driving competency of the subject.