Evaluating Older Drivers’ Reaction to Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Systems Under Conditions of Distraction Using a Driving Simulator
This research aims to evaluate older drivers’ responses to Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems under visual distraction, with the goal of enhancing road safety and supporting broader adoption of driver assistance technologies among aging populations. The primary objective is to assess how these systems affect the driving performance of individuals aged 65 and older when distracted, using a high-fidelity driving simulator. In addition, the study explores older drivers’ perceptions, trust, and attitudes toward FCW and AEB technologies to identify barriers and opportunities for increased user acceptance. The project is divided into two phases. Phase 1, documented in this report, involved a literature review, development of experimental protocols, questionnaire design, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and creation of simulator scenarios. The findings and materials developed in Phase 1 provide the foundation for Phase 2, which will involve participant recruitment, data collection, and behavioral analysis.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $185000
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348301
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
130 Natural Resources Road
Amherst, MA United States 01003 -
Performing Organizations:
University of Connecticut, Storrs
Connecticut Transportation Institute
270 Middle Turnpike, Unit 5202
Storrs, CT United States 06269-5202 -
Principal Investigators:
Shirani, Niloufar
Bamney, Anshu
- Start Date: 20240101
- Expected Completion Date: 20250831
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
- Subprogram: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Aged drivers; Distracted driving; Driver support systems; Reaction time
- Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01904670
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: New England University Transportation Center
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348301
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jan 16 2024 12:24PM