Impacts of a Congestion Assistant on Driving Behaviour and Acceptance Using a Driving Simulator

In-vehicle systems that assist the driver with his driving task are developed and introduced to the market at increasing rate. Drivers may be supported during congested traffic conditions by a so-called congestion assistant consisting of a mix of informing, assisting and controlling functions. This paper describes the impacts of the Congestion Assistant on the driver in terms of driving behaviour and acceptance. Thirty-seven participants took part in a driving simulator study. The observed driving behaviour showed promising improvements in traffic safety when approaching the traffic jam. Moreover, positive effects of the system on traffic efficiency can be expected in the jam. The participants stated to appreciate the congestion assistant, although not all functions were equally rated. To increase the performance and acceptance of the total system, some refinements were suggested.

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- Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
Authors:
- van Driel, C J G
- Hoedemaeker, M
- Van Arem, B
Publication Date: 2007-3

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Features: Figures; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 139-152
Serial:
- Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
- Volume: 10
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 1369-8478
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13698478

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Acceptance; Behavior; Driver support systems; Drivers; Driving; Driving simulators; Stated preferences; Traffic congestion; Traffic safety
Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

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Accession Number: 01049757
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: May 25 2007 10:34AM