Department For Transport
January 9
15:00
2025
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A study that explores driver behavioural responses to transition demands in vehicles with self-driving features engaged.
The aims were to:
- investigate which non-driving activities can be safely performed, while in self-driving mode
- establish mechanisms for measuring situational awareness and thresholds to ensure safe takeover and resumption of manual driving
- understand the variations in the impact of non-driving related activities across different scenarios
The research tested a sample of 97 participants in driving simulators.
The research will be used to inform connected and autonomous vehicle or self-driving car policy.