Major project
Trap and Drag Accidents at the PTI - A Human Factors Approach
Fig.1. Mental Model 1.
Mental model 1 for how the train doors work : The doors will automatically reopen if there is an obstruction.
Fig. 2. Mental Model 2.
Mental model 2 for how the train doors work: Do not expect the doors to open automatically and instead expect there to be a mechanical element to the doors which either sends a signal alerting the driver of the obstruction or causes the doors to stay closed.
Fig. 3. Mental Model 3.
Mental model 3 for what the door closing alarm means: The alarm means the doors are about to close and passengers should not continue to board.
Fig. 4. Mental Model 4.
Mental model 4 for what the door closing alarm means: The alarm means board quickly because the doors are about to close.
Jasmine Bayliss
Major project
Trap and Drag Accidents at the PTI - A Human Factors Approach