Brodsky, W., & Slor, Z. (2013). Background music as a risk factor for distraction among young-novice drivers. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 59, 382-393.
Anderson, E., Bierman, C., Franko, J., & Zelco, A. (2012). The effects of audio and visual distractions on reaction time. Available at jass. neuro. wisc. edu/.../Lab, 20603, 20.
I haven't seen the full text to this paper by Anderson et al (2012) but there could be a test mentioned? Or perhaps the author (on ResearchGate) would know of one:
Nilsson, T. H. (2016). Review of Driving with music: Cognitive-behavioural implications.
Hello Dr. Mary, thank you very much for your message and I will read the articles carefully. Here I also hoe to know what kind of variables can be used to measure driver's distraction in driving.
I would think that a driving simulation task would give you the best experimental control over potential distractions, e.g,, a smartphone buzzing or pinging in the seat next to the driver.
I would think that would be much more effective than using questionnaires or other indirect measures of the effect of distractions.
Here's a link to a study I found that used driving simulation to look at the effects of talking on a mobile phone.