Rešerše stresových faktorů působících na řidiče

Abstract

This bachelor’s thesis is a literature review focused on identifying stress factors affecting fire service emergency vehicle drivers/operators during priority (emergency) response driving. The theoretical part defines key concepts related to stress, outlines stress-response mechanisms, and discusses their impact on driving performance, including approaches to assessing stress and mental workload (biomarkers, workload scales, and performance-based measures). The following section summarizes major stressors associated with emergency response driving, including traffic environment and intersections, unpredictable behavior of other road users, time pressure, secondary tasks (radio communication and navigation), vehicle/technical constraints, and organizational factors (training, fatigue, and crew role allocation). The thesis compares Czech sources with selected international approaches and findings from Slovakia, the United States, and Germany, with emphasis on legal frameworks, the level of formalization of driver training, and preventive safety measures. The final part synthesizes the findings and provides recommendations applicable to the Czech Republic, particularly regarding standardization of procedures for critical situations, scenario-based training, and reducing drivers’ cognitive workload during response driving.