DETERMINATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTING DRIVER HANDLING PERFORMANCE. SUMMARY REPORT

Four representative vehicles used in a previous open-loop comparative study were tested with a sampling of volunteer drivers from the general public. The tests included pre-planned and simulated emergency maneuvers. Various vehicle input and response parameters were measured, and the results used to evaluate current open-loop test maneuvers and parameters. In addition, the degree to which this sampling of drivers utilized the full capability of the vehicles was determined.

• Corporate Authors:

  Texas Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
  Arlington, TX  United States  76011

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Hayes, G G
  • Koppa, R J
  • White, J T
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 21 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Braking; Control; Driver performance; Drivers; Dynamic loads; Emergencies; Handling characteristics; Maneuverability; Measurement; Passenger vehicles; Personnel performance; Stability (Mechanics); Vehicle characteristics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic response; Handling
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00090483
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: RF-3001 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-065-3-724
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM