NTL Record

Title Driver Expectations for System Control Errors, Driver Engagement, and Crash Avoidance in Level 2 Driving Automation Systems
Record ID 79509
Personal Name
Creator
Russell, Sheldon M.; Atwood, Jon; McLaughlin, Shane B.
Corporate Creator Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Vehicle Safety Research
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date 20210101
Language English
Abstract This project investigated how driver expectations about Level 2 ADAS systems affect driver engagement and performance. Many vehicles available to consumers offer some level of automated driving functionality, but the capabilities of these vehicles vary widely among makes and models. Drivers may have preconceived expectations about how these driver assistance systems function. This project tested 96 participants in low- and high-capability SAE Level 2 vehicles. Participant training evaluated if driver was in agreement with the vehicles actual capabilities (high or low) or not (i.e., they were told the vehicle had highly functioning ADAS systems when it fact it only had low, or vice versa). Testing was conducted on both public roads and on the Virginia Smart Road test track. While on the test track, participants were asked t completed non-driving tasks while driving, and mid-way through the driving session experienced a surprise event (crash imminent scenario).
Rosap ID dot:54443
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54443
TRT Terms Advanced vehicle control systems; Driver support systems; Level 2 driving automation; Driving automation levels; Automated vehicle control; Expected value; Distracted driving; Crashes
General Subjects Advanced driver assistance systems; Partial driving automation; Crash avoidance
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1767940
Report Number DOT HS 812 982
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/79000/79500/79509/14820-DriverExpectations_011921_v5-tag.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository