Consumer Education and Training for Vehicle Automation: Outcomes from an Expert Workshop

Emerging Technologies

Consumer Education and Training for Vehicle Automation: Outcomes from an Expert Workshop

This brief highlights an expert workshop that was convened to have interactive discussions to inform consumer education research and help advance science and knowledge in the space of vehicle automation.

July 2024 Research Brief

Mapping Comprehension of ADAS across Different Road Users

Emerging Technologies

Mapping Comprehension of ADAS across Different Road Users

This survey study examined how level of knowledge of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) varied by driver type, experience, perceptions regarding vehicle technology, attitudes and preferences towards education, and confidence, among others.

October 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

A Multi-Method Approach to Understanding Drivers’ Experiences and Behavior Under Partial Vehicle Automation

Emerging Technologies

A Multi-Method Approach to Understanding Drivers’ Experiences and Behavior Under Partial Vehicle Automation

This study used three different approaches—experimental, naturalistic, and survey—to investigate how drivers interact with and adapt to vehicle automation systems in real-world scenarios over an extended period of time.

September 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Measuring and Predicting Drivers’ Takeover Readiness and Supporting Takeover Transitions in Automated Driving

Emerging Technologies

Measuring and Predicting Drivers’ Takeover Readiness and Supporting Takeover Transitions in Automated Driving

This report highlights two studies aimed at facilitating takeover transitions in Level 3 automation, including an examination of factors predictive of driver takeover readiness as well as a gaze guidance system that supports attention during control takeovers.

September 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Examining the Safety Benefits of Partial Vehicle Automation Technologies  in an Uncertain Future

Emerging Technologies

Examining the Safety Benefits of Partial Vehicle Automation Technologies in an Uncertain Future

Advanced driver assistance systems will prevent crashes and save lives. However, many factors will influence the size of the benefits and how quickly they accrue. This report estimates how many crashes, injuries, and deaths these systems will prevent over the next 30 years.

August 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Human-Machine Interfaces and Vehicle Automation: The Effect of HMI Design on Driver Performance and Behavior

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Human-Machine Interfaces and Vehicle Automation: The Effect of HMI Design on Driver Performance and Behavior

The purpose of this study was to examine driver responses to two different human-machine interfaces, which consisted of different auditory and visual warning messages and timing, designed for different automated driving levels and scenarios.

July 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Change in Mental Models of ADAS in Relation to Quantity and Quality of Exposure

Emerging Technologies

Change in Mental Models of ADAS in Relation to Quantity and Quality of Exposure

This longitudinal driving simulator study assesses how exposure to different amounts and types of edge-case events influence the development and accuracy of drivers’ understanding of vehicle automation.

June 2023 Technical Report | Report Summary

Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Automated Vehicles, United States, 2021: Examining the Alignment Between Preferences for Adoption and Perceived Safety

Emerging Technologies

Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Automated Vehicles, United States, 2021: Examining the Alignment Between Preferences for Adoption and Perceived Safety

This study examined how well people’s attitudes regarding automated vehicles adoption were aligned with their perceptions of the safety of driving or riding in automated vehicles.

May 2023 Research Brief

User Interactions with Vehicle Automation Technologies: A Review of Previous Research and a Proposed Framework

Emerging Technologies

User Interactions with Vehicle Automation Technologies: A Review of Previous Research and a Proposed Framework

This research brief reviews recent research and proposes a framework on user perceptions, understanding, and interactions with vehicle automation technology.

January 2023 Research Brief

Human-Machine Interfaces and Vehicle Automation: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for System Design, Feedback, and Alerts

Emerging Technologies

Human-Machine Interfaces and Vehicle Automation: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for System Design, Feedback, and Alerts

The purpose of this study was to review and synthesize existing research and guidance on HMI design for driving automation systems and to propose a set of recommendations that could inform future system development and implementation.

November 2022 Technical Report | Report Summary