Intelligent speed adaptation for visibility technology affects drivers’speed selection along curves with sight limitations  

作　　者：Abrar Hazoor Alberto Terrafino Leandro L.Di Stasi Marco Bassani 

机构地区：[1]Department of Environment,Land,and Infrastructure Engineering,Politecnico di Torino,Torino 10129,Italy [2]Road Traffic Division,Nord University,Stjørdal 7502,Norway [3]Mind,Brain,and Behavior Research Centre(CIMCYC),University of Granada,Granada 18071,Spain

出　　处：《Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering(English Edition)》2024年第1期16-27,共12页交通运输工程学报（英文版）

摘　　要：Sight obstructions along road curves can lead to a crash if the driver is not able to stop the vehicle in time.This is a particular issue along curves with limited available sight,where speed management is necessary to avoid unsafe situations(e.g.,driving off the road or invading the other traffic lane).To solve this issue,we proposed a novel intelligent speed adaptation(ISA)system for visibility,called V-ISA(intelligent speed adaptation for visibility).It estimates the real-time safe speed limits based on the prevailing sight conditions.V-ISA comes with three variants with specific feedback modalities(1)visual and(2)auditory information,and(3)direct intervention to assume control over the vehicle speed.Here,we investigated the efficiency of each of the three V-ISA variants on driving speed choice and lateral behavioural response along road curves with limited and unsafe available sight distances,using a driving simulator.We also considered curve road geometry(curve direction:rightward vs.leftward).Sixty active drivers were recruited for the study.While half of them(experimental group)tested the three V-ISA variants(and a V-ISA off condition),the other half always drove with the V-ISA off(validation group).We used a linear mixed-effect model to evaluate the influence of V-ISA on driver behaviour.All V-ISA variants were efficient at reducing speeds at entrance points,with no discernible negative impact on driver lateral behaviour.On rightward curves,the V-ISA intervening variant appeared to be the most effective at adapting to sight limitations.Results of the current study implies that V-ISA might assist drivers to adjust their operating speed as per prevailing sight conditions and,consequently,establishes safer driving conditions.

关 键 词：Sight distance Intelligent speed adaptation Driver behaviour Road safety Driving simulation Advanced driver assistance systems 

分 类 号：U463.6[机械工程—车辆工程]