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330-Use, Disuse, and Misuse of Partially Automated Driving Systems 

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Continental 1-3

Session Moderators and Organizers

MODERATORS
Sina Nordhoff, Post-doc Researcher, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Dustin Souders, Assistant Professor, Clemson University, U.S.A.

ORGANIZERS
Sina Nordhoff, Post-doc Researcher, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Dustin Souders, Assistant Professor, Clemson University

TRB Sponsoring Committees and Partners

Session Description and Agenda

DESCRIPTION

The penetration rate of vehicles with partial-automation systems (L2) is expected to increase. Studies have suggested that some drivers’ behaviors change while L2 systems active, as compared to traditional manual driving (e.g., engaging in secondary non-driving tasks for extended periods of time).

The main objective of this session is to address the following two main questions:
1) What are attitudes, expectations, and driver behavior in cars with L2 systems?
2) What can be done to promote proper system use among consumers?

Findings will be presented on attitudes, expectations, and driver behavior triangulating different data sources, including real-world / naturalistic studies with commercially available L2 systems and population-level surveys, police reports and insurance data. In order to better understand the broader impact of L2 systems, we will discuss the role of evaluation, education, and the transformation of mobility, taking into account electrification, mobility as a service, and connectivity.

A panel discussion with prominent speakers from academia, government, and industry will provide insights to these aspects.

AGENDA

Session Objectives

The main objective of this session is to investigate how drivers use, misuse, or disuse L1/L2 automated driving functions. The role of governmental and regulatory agencies, and manufacturers will be discussed to promote safe and acceptable use of L1 and L2 automated driving systems.

The session will start with a panel discussion in which speakers present their findings on how drivers use L1/L2 functions.