A Priori User Acceptance and the Perceived Driving Pleasure in Semi-Autonomous and Autonomous Vehicles

The aim of this minor pilot study is, from a sociological user perspective, to explore a priori user acceptance and the perceived driving pleasure in semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. The methods used were 13 in-depth interviews while having participants watch video examples within four different scenarios. After each scenario, two different numerical rating scales were used. There was a tendency toward positive attitudes regarding semi-autonomous driving systems, especially the use of a parking assistant and while driving in city traffic congestion. However, there were also major concerns about trust, user interactions and legislation, as well as the use of technology when driving on highways. Future studies should use a more substantial theoretical framework and real-life tests for a better understanding of user acceptance of driving automation.

• Record URL:
  https://aetransport.org/past-etc-papers/conference-papers-2015
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract used by permission of Association for European Transport. Alternative title: Driving in Semi-autonomous Vehicles: Drivers’ Activities and Conceptualization when the Car (almost) Drives Itself
• Corporate Authors:

  Association for European Transport (AET)

  1 Vernon Mews, Vernon Street, West Kensington
  London W14 0RL,    
• Authors:
  • Bjørner, Thomas
• Conference:
  • European Transport Conference 2015
  • Location: Frankfurt , Germany
  • Date: 2015-9-28 to 2015-9-30
• Publication Date: 2015

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Bibliography; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 13p
• Monograph Title: European Transport Conference 2015: Strands

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Autonomous vehicle guidance; Drivers; Intelligent vehicles; Parking; Sustainable transportation; Traffic congestion
• Uncontrolled Terms: User acceptance
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01579816
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 28 2015 10:19AM