a higher cognitive psychological function that allows drivers and pedestrians to accurately and safely assess distances, spatial parameters and the time required to perform road actions. This perception is an integral part of the psychocognitive functions of driving, as it combines visual, auditory and kinesthetic information to form a dynamic mental representation of the current traffic situation and predict its future development, which allows you to make informed decisions that improve road safety. Elements of spatio-temporal perception in the context of road traffic:
1) Spatial assessment: determining the location of other vehicles, obstacles, lane boundaries and distances between vehicles and pedestrians.
2) Time Estimate: Calculating the time it takes for a vehicle to stop or perform certain maneuvers, such as overtaking or turning.
3) Speed Estimation: The ability to perceive the speed of other vehicles and a self-driving car for precise coordination of movements.
4) Situational forecasting: forecasting how the movement of other vehicles or pedestrians will develop, which allows preventive measures to be taken before potential hazards occur.