Impacts of a congestion assistant on driving behaviour and acceptance using a driving simulator

Cornelie van Driel, M. Hoedemaker, Bart van Arem

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Abstract

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.
Original languageUndefined
Pages (from-to)139-152
JournalTransportation research. Part F: Traffic psychology and behaviour
Volume10
Issue number2007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Keywords

  • IR-78581
  • Congestion Assistant
  • Acceptance
  • METIS-234909
  • Driving simulator
  • Integrated system
  • Driving behaviour

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