Research Article

Analysis of Factors Affecting a Driver’s Driving Speed Selection in Low Illumination

Table 2

Factor structure and load of the driving ability scale in environments with no street lights at night.

ItemItem contentTDA1RPA1

28When there is no street light at night, I can control the vehicle smoothly on the road0.78
29When there is no street light at night, I can control the vehicle steadily on slippery roads0.79
31When there is no street light at night, I can park safely and correctly on the ramp0.78
32I can drive steadily and safely at night without street lights0.82
33When there is no street light at night, I can drive the vehicle smoothly at night (such as slow acceleration and deceleration)0.85
35I have mastered the methods and techniques of emergency steering at night without street lights0.75
36I mastered the skills of braking quickly and controlling the car at night without street lights0.73
37When there is no street light at night, I can still complete the necessary driving action in an emergency0.76
38When there is no street light at night, I can skilfully use various electronic navigation equipment in the vehicle0.75
46When there is no street light at night, I can change lanes reasonably in heavy traffic0.76
51When there is no street light at night, I can overtake safely and reasonably0.77
30When there is no street light at night, I will observe the surrounding traffic conditions before driving0.79
34When there is no street light at night, I can adjust the driving speed according to the driving situation0.86
44When there is no street light at night, I can get a good grasp of the surrounding traffic situation when driving the vehicle0.82
45When there is no street light at night, I can react quickly in case of an emergency during driving0.81
47When there is no street light at night, I can make a quick decision when I encounter a choice during driving0.80
48When there is no street light at night, I can drive reasonably by observing the movements of pedestrians and other vehicles0.83
50When there is no street light at night, I can notice the dynamic state of the roadside0.72
52When there is no street light at night, I can judge the safe speed of the road according to different road conditions0.80
53When there is no street light at night, I can pay attention to the dynamics near my vehicle while driving0.87
54When there is no street light at night, I can quickly detect dangerous behaviours of other drivers.0.83
55When there is no street light at night, I can quickly identify pedestrians crossing the road ahead0.87