Effects of chronotype and time of day on the vigilance decrement during simulated driving.

Highlights: [•] Chronotype, time of day and time on task effects on driving were tested. [•] Evening-types showed vigilance decrement when driving in the morning. [•] Morning-types showed stable driving with time on task, and unaffected by time of day. [•] Considering chronotype in vigilance and driving tasks can enhance safety and human performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]