Design of a 3-dimensional visual illusion speed reduction marking scheme

Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2017 Mar;23(1):92-104. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2016.1246161. Epub 2016 Nov 17.

Abstract

To determine which graphic and color combination for a 3-dimensional visual illusion speed reduction marking scheme presents the best visual stimulus, five parameters were designed. According to the Balanced Incomplete Blocks-Law of Comparative Judgment, three schemes, which produce strong stereoscopic impressions, were screened from the 25 initial design schemes of different combinations of graphics and colors. Three-dimensional experimental simulation scenes of the three screened schemes were created to evaluate four different effects according to a semantic analysis. The following conclusions were drawn: schemes with a red color are more effective than those without; the combination of red, yellow and blue produces the best visual stimulus; a larger area from the top surface and the front surface should be colored red; and a triangular prism should be painted as the graphic of the marking according to the stereoscopic impression and the coordination of graphics with the road.

Keywords: 3-dimensional visual illusion speed reduction marking; Balanced Incomplete Blocks–Law of Comparative Judgment; graphic and colorcombination; semantic analysis; traffic safety; visual stimulus.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control
  • Adult
  • Automobile Driving / psychology*
  • Color*
  • Depth Perception / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Illusions / psychology*
  • Male