Louw, T, Kountouriotis, G, Carsten, O et al. (1 more author) (2015) Driver Inattention During Vehicle Automation: How Does Driver Engagement Affect Resumption Of Control? In: 4th International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention (DDI2015), Sydney: proceedings. 4th International Driver Distraction and Inattention Conference, 09-11 Nov 2015, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ARRB Group
Abstract
This driving simulator study, conducted as part of the EC-funded AdaptIVe project, investigated the effect of level of distraction during automation (Level 2 SAE) on drivers’ ability to assess automation uncertainty and react to a potential collision scenario. Drivers’ attention to the road was varied during automation in one of two driving screen manipulation conditions: occlusion by light fog and occlusion by heavy fog. Vehicle-based measures, drivers’ eye movements and response profiles to events after an automation uncertainty period were measured during a highly automated drive containing one of these manipulations, and compared to manual driving. In two of seven uncertainty events, a lead vehicle braked, causing a critical situation. Drivers' reactions to these critical events were compared in a between-subjects design, where the driving scene was manipulated for 1.5 minutes. Results showed that, during automation, drivers’ response profile to a potential collision scenario was less controlled and more aggressive immediately after the transition, compared to when they were in manual control. With respect to screen manipulation in particular, drivers in the heavy fog condition collided with the lead vehicle more often and also had a lower minimum headway compared to those in the light fog condition.
Metadata
Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015, ARRB Group Ltd and Authors. |
Keywords: | highly automated driving; driver behaviour; driving simulator; human factors; Driver performance; Fog; Distraction; Eye movement; Collision avoidance system; Reaction time |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > Institute for Transport Studies (Leeds) > ITS: Safety and Technology (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EU - European Union 610428 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 16 Nov 2015 13:17 |
Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2017 12:12 |
Published Version: | https://trid.trb.org/view/1402294 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | ARRB Group |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:91858 |