1993 · 13 citations · 3 references
EngineeringWarning SystemDriver BehaviorRoad Traffic SafetyRisk ManagementSafety ScienceSystems EngineeringDriver InterfaceAdvanced Driver-assistance SystemSafety AnalysisSafety SystemRoad HazardTransportation EngineeringEmergency MedicineTransport Safety
This report describes research on the driver interface for a road hazard warning system, also known as an In-Vehicle Safety Advisory and WArning System (IVSAWS). In the study, appropriate hazards were identified from the literature. Candidate hazard warnings were developed for 30 hazards, and these in turn were ranked. Design guidelines and evaluation methods were then developed. Central elements of the guidelines include recommendations concerning the format and content of messages. The report also includes subsequent evaluation of drivers' understanding of the resulting symbols.
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