A DRIVER ACCEPTANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE ROADWAY DEPARTURE CRASH WARNING SYSTEM

US Department of Transport Volpe Center performed an independent evaluation of the Roadway Departure Crash Warning (RDCW) system field operational test. The RDCW system provides warnings to drivers to alert them of the need to make adjustments so their vehicle can remain in the lane or slow their speed to accommodate an upcoming curve in the road. This study focuses on analysis of driver acceptance of the RDCW system using subjective data. Overall, drivers considered the RDCW system is easy to understand and learn, made them more aware of their vehicle position and upcoming curves, and agreed that RDCW will increase driving safety. Drivers who had positive experiences with RDCW and its warnings became advocates of this safety technology during the debriefing session and focus group meeting.

• Authors:
  • YANG, C Y
  • Stearns, M D
  • WILSON, B H
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 11p
• Serial:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE 13th ITS WORLD CONGRESS, LONDON, 8-12 OCTOBER 2006

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attitudes; Conferences; Crash avoidance systems; Crashes; Drivers; Highway curves; Intelligent transportation systems; Motor vehicle navigational aids; Prevention; Safety
• Geographic Terms: United States
• ITRD Terms: 1661: Accident prevention; 1451: Adaptive cruise control; 2267: Attitude (psychol); 2872: Bend (road); 1631: Collision; 8525: Conference; 1772: Driver; 8743: Driver assistance system; 8735: Intelligent transport system; 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01087505
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 29 2008 10:45AM