Within the ADAPTATION project a series of individual research studies was carried out on the basis of a Joint Conceptual Theoretical Framework. An overview of the findings that were obtained is provided in this chapter, combining the results so as to conclude on three topics that are discussed in the context of implementation and deployment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): the roles of system characteristics, driver populations and user support strategies. Factors that increase or diminish the expected benefits of ADAS are inferred both from changes detected in driving behaviour (induced by ADAS use) and from subjective system evaluations by drivers. Furthermore, a synthesis of the critical review of methods to study behavioural adaptation in the driving context is given and the two tools developed within the project are discussed. The synthesis of new knowledge allows for conclusions that go beyond the individual studies and confirms the benefit of carrying out research under a joint framework.

Chapter Contents:

• Abstract
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 The role of system characteristics
• 16.2.1 Functionality and design
• 16.2.2 Reliability
• 16.3 Considering the specificities of driver populations
• 16.3.1 Older drivers
• 16.3.2 Drivers with Parkinson's disease
• 16.3.3 ADAS-experienced drivers
• 16.3.4 Professional truck drivers
• 16.4 User support strategies for the deployment of ADAS
• 16.4.1 System knowledge
• 16.4.2 Driver awareness
• 16.4.3 Learning and training
• 16.5 Tools for research on drivers' behavioural adaptation
• 16.6 Conclusion
• Acknowledgement
• References

Inspec keywords: driver information systems

Other keywords: new knowledge; advanced driver assistance systems; system characteristics; research methods; behavioural adaptation process; driver populations; user support strategies; subjective system evaluations; ADAPTATION project; individual research studies; ADAS; joint conceptual theoretical framework; driving behaviour

Subjects: Traffic engineering computing