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INFORMATION ACQUIRED THROUGH OTHER SENSORY MODALITIES
While driving, the driver also obtains information from other sensory modalities. The information
obtained through perception of sound, vibrations, vehicle movements, touch, and smell also can pro-
vide useful information in performing many in-vehicle tasks. The information can also have nega-
tive effects such as annoyance, fatigue, and interference or masking of other useful information. For
example, engine and road noises provide the driver with information on vehicle speed. However,
too many or too loud noises can induce fatigue and disrupt ...