useful field of view

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useful field of view

Abbreviation: UFOV

A test of visual attention that measures the space in which an individual can receive information rapidly from two separate sources. It is a strong predictor of accidents in older drivers. Training can expand the useful field of view and increase the visual processing speed of an elderly person.

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The Useful Field of View has been found to be sensitive to processing speed and attention (Edwards et al.

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The exercises are proven to increase reaction time by 300 percent and widen the user's useful field of view, allowing the user to notice more in his peripheral view.

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At age 30, the normal useful field of view is relatively large and allows a driver to quickly process information about objects moving toward the driver, which is critical for safe driving.