Lane Departure Warning Systems: Leveraging Large-Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains

Emerging Technologies

Lane Departure Warning Systems: Leveraging Large-Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains

This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with lane departure warning systems.

September 2017 Technical Report | Report Summary

Video-Based Onboard Safety Monitoring Systems: Leveraging Large-Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains

Emerging Technologies

Video-Based Onboard Safety Monitoring Systems: Leveraging Large-Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains

This study estimates the costs and benefits associated with equipping all large trucks nationwide with video-based onboard safety monitoring systems.

September 2017 Technical Report | Report Summary

Visual and Cognitive Demands of Using In-Vehicle Information Systems

Emerging Technologies

Visual and Cognitive Demands of Using In-Vehicle Information Systems

This research examines the visual and cognitive demand associated with completing selected common tasks including making a phone call, sending a text message, tuning the radio, and programming navigation systems using the infotainment systems found in 30 model year 2017 vehicles.

September 2017 Technical Report | Report Summary

Telematics, Safety Defects, and Connected Vehicles

Emerging Technologies

Telematics, Safety Defects, and Connected Vehicles

This report investigates the possibilities of using embedded vehicle sensor technology to support identification of safety related defects to assist stakeholders with vehicle safety oversite.

March 2016 Technical Report

Literature Review of Behavioral Adaptations to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Emerging Technologies

Literature Review of Behavioral Adaptations to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

This report examines theories and research on driver behavioral adaptation in light of advanced driver assistance systems that support driving tasks formerly managed exclusively by the driver.

March 2016 Technical Report

The Smartphone and the Driver’s Cognitive Workload: A Comparison of Apple, Google, and Microsoft’s Intelligent Personal Assistants

Emerging Technologies

The Smartphone and the Driver’s Cognitive Workload: A Comparison of Apple, Google, and Microsoft’s Intelligent Personal Assistants

This research examines the impact of voice-based interactions using three different intelligent personal assistants (Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Now for Android phones, and Microsoft’s Cortana) on the cognitive workload of the driver.

October 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary

Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile III: A Comparison of Ten 2015 In-Vehicle Information Systems

Emerging Technologies

Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile III: A Comparison of Ten 2015 In-Vehicle Information Systems

This research represents the third phase of the Foundation’s investigation into cognitive distraction, examining the cognitive demand of completing several common tasks on the in-vehicle infotainment systems of 10 new vehicles available in the U.S.

October 2015 Technical Report | Report Summary

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile II: Assessing In-Vehicle Voice-Based Interactive Technologies

Building on the Foundation's previous research with the University of Utah, this study examines the cognitive demand associated with performing common tasks using voice-based interactive technologies.

October 2014 Technical Report

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

Mental Workload of Common Voice-Based Vehicle Interactions across Six Different Vehicle Systems

This study examines the cognitive demand of performing common tasks using voice-based interactive technologies while driving in selected vehicles.

October 2014 Technical Report | Report Summary

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

Use of Advanced In-Vehicle Technology by Younger and Older Early Adopters

This report investigates the experiences and opinions of early adopters of selected advanced vehicle technologies including adaptive cruise control, backing aid systems, rear-view cameras, and advanced headlights.

September 2008 Technical Report | Report Summary