Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Driver
drowsiness and distraction are major contributors to road accidents worldwide.
To address these concerns, this research paper presents a novel approach to
implementing a safe driving system that incorporates four main components: eye
detection, yawning detection, hand movement detection, and driver's head pose
detection. The proposed system utilizes image processing techniques for
accurate and real-time monitoring of these parameters. And by providing timely
alerts and interventions, the proposed system has the potential to enhance road
safety and reduce the occurrence of accidents caused by these factors. Eye
detection algorithms are employed to analyze the driver's eye movements and
determine the level of drowsiness based on factors such as eye closure and
blinking frequency. Yawning detection algorithms focus on identifying specific
facial movements associated with fatigue, providing an additional indicator of
drowsiness. Hand movement detection algorithms are integrated to monitor driver
actions, detecting sudden or prolonged periods of inactivity that may indicate
distraction. Additionally, driver's head pose detection algorithms analyze head
positions and movements to identify abnormal behaviors that might be indicative
of drowsiness or distraction. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed
system, extensive experiments are conducted using a diverse dataset of drivers
in various driving scenarios. The results demonstrate the system's ability to
accurately detect and classify instances of drowsiness and distraction, with
high precision and recall rates.
Country : Sri Lanka
IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2023 pp. 50-56