Evaluation of Lane Change Collision Avoidance Systems Using the National Advanced Driving Simulator

This study evaluated the performance of lane change collision avoidance systems (CASs) on lane change characteristics and drivers’ acceptance of CASs for drivers in two age groups. Thirty-two male drivers (16 aged 16 to 21, and 16 aged 65 or older) drove a practice run with standard mirrors followed by four trials on the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) with one of four types of CAS: 1) TRW’s proximity-only system, 2) TRW’s proximity and fast-approach system, 3) limited proximity warning system (LPWS), and 4) a non-planar mirror. The lane change scenarios were simulated by varying blind-spot vehicle status, lane change direction, and leading vehicle action. A variety of quantitative and subjective measures were applied to driver performance and driver opinion. The pattern of analyses indicates that the non-planar mirror and the LPWS mirror were more effective than the TRW proximity only and the TRW proximity and fast-approach system. Older drivers drove somewhat more cautiously according to some, but not all measures. Research is proposed to identify which CAS features to retain, to delete and which features can be enhanced to improve lane changing safety and effectiveness.

• Record URL:
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/NVS/Crash%20Avoidance/Technical%20Publications/2010/811332.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

  Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
  3500 Transportation Research Plaza
  Blacksburg, VA  United States  24061

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Guo, Feng
  • Wotring, Brian M
  • Antin, Jonathan F
• Publication Date: 2010-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Draft Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 74p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged drivers; Crash avoidance systems; Driving simulators; Lane changing; Proximity detectors; Rearview mirrors; Teenage drivers; Traffic safety; Young adults
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01357975
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-811 332
• Contract Numbers: DTNH22-05-D01019
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 1 2011 9:56AM