Title
Supporting drivers of partially automated cars through an adaptive digital in-car tutor
Author
Boelhouwer, A.
van den Beukel, A.P.
van der Voort, M.C.
Verwey, W.B.
Martens, M.H.
Publication year
2020
Abstract
Drivers struggle to understand how, and when, to safely use their cars' complex automated functions. Training is necessary but costly and time consuming. A Digital In-Car Tutor (DIT) is proposed to support drivers in learning about, and trying out, their car automation during regular drives. During this driving simulator study, we investigated the effects of a DIT prototype on appropriate automation use and take-over quality. The study had three sessions, each containing multiple driving scenarios. Participants needed to use the automation when they thought that it was safe, and turn it off if it was not. The control group read an information brochure before driving, while the experiment group received the DIT during the first driving session. DIT users showed more correct automation use and a better take-over quality during the first driving session. The DIT especially reduced inappropriate reliance behaviour throughout all sessions. Users of the DIT did show some under-trust during the last driving session. Overall, the concept of a DIT shows potential as a low-cost and time-saving solution for safe guided learning in partially automated cars. © 2020 by the authors.
Subject
Mobility & Logistics
Urbanisation
Adaptive HMI
Automated driving
Automotive user interfaces
Driver behaviour
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/info11040185
TNO identifier
876165
Publisher
MDPI AG
ISSN
2078-2489
Source
Information (Switzerland), 11 (4), 1-22
Article number
185
Document type
article