Conference Proceeding
Authors: Mishel Johns (Stanford University, Stanford, CA) , Joshua B Miller (Stanford University, Stanford, CA) , Annabel C Sun (Stanford University, Stanford, CA) , Shawnee Baughman (Stanford University, Stanford, CA) , Tongda Zhang (Stanford University, Stanford, CA) , Wendy Ju (Stanford University, Stanford, CA)
As vehicle automation becomes more capable and prevalent, an understanding of how drivers will interact with automation systems of varying capabilities will be of critical importance. In this study, we compare the performance of drivers on takeover of control from varying types of automation systems (single-function and combined function). Participants drove a 20-minute course with sections of automated driving, and with several traffic events designed to elicit a driver response. Structured transfers of control between automated and manual driving modes occurred following a 7-second countdown at fixed locations on the course. Significant differences were found between groups in terms of lanekeeping ability immediately after taking control following a period of automated vehicle control or partial driver/automation control, but significant differences were not found in accident evasion ability, even five seconds after resuming full control.
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How to Cite: Johns, M. , Miller, J. , Sun, A. , Baughman, S. , Zhang, T. & Ju, W. (2015) “The Driver Has Control: Exploring Driving Performance with Varying Automation Capabilities”, Driving Assessment Conference. 8(2015). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/drivingassessment.1600