Subjective |
Karolinska Sleepiness Scale |
Low to Severe |
Sleepiness in the prior 5 minutes ranging from Extremely Alert [1] to Very Sleepy, Fighting Sleep [9]. |
Likelihood of Falling Asleep |
Low to Severe |
Likelihood of falling asleep in the next few minutes, ranging from Very Likely [1] to Very Unlikely [5] |
Sleepiness Symptoms Questionnaire |
Low to Severe |
Frequency of sleepiness symptom experienced in past 15 minutes, ranging across Not at all [1], Occasionally [3], Frequently [5], and Most of the Time [7]. |
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SSQ1: struggle to keep eyes open
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SSQ2: Vision Blurred
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SSQ3: Nodding Off to Sleep
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SSQ4: Difficulty Keeping to Middle of Road
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SSQ5: Difficulty Maintaining Correct Speed
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SSQ6: Mind Wandering
α
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SSQ7: Reactions are Slow
α
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SSQ8: Head Dropping
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Objective |
Emergency Braking |
Severe |
In-Vehicle Safety Instructor Applies the Emergency (second) Brake as a Safety Intervention, representing Near-Crash Events. |
Lane Deviation |
Moderate |
Number of Times (per 15 minutes) that one or more Vehicle Wheels Crossed the Lane Markings |
Johns Drowsiness Scale ≥4.5 |
Severe |
Composite JDS scores that equaled or exceeded 4.5 |
Johns Drowsiness Scale ≥2.7 |
Moderate |
Composite JDS scores that equaled or exceeded 2.7 |
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EEG Microsleep (Fall Asleep Event) |
End-state |
>3 s of EEG activity 8hz or less |