Training to Improve Drivers\u2019 Behavior When Partial Driving Automation Fails [supporting datasets]

University Transportation Centers Programhttps://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/4KFEM12022CSVDatasetRoberts, Shannon CEbadi, YaldaUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial EngineeringSafety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM) University Transportation CenterUnited States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and TechnologyUnited States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) ProgramSafety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM) University Transportation CenterUnited StatesAlertnessAutonomous vehicle handoverAutonomous vehiclesDriver trainingLevel 2 driving automationEducation and trainingHighwaysVehicles and equipmentOperations and Traffic ManagementSafety and Human FactorsUM-3-Y369A3551747131With the advent of automated vehicle systems, the role of drivers has changed to a more supervisory role. However, it is known that all vehicles with Level 2 (L2) systems have a very specific operational design domain (ODD) and can only function on limited conditions. Hence, it is important for drivers to perceive the situations properly and regain the control from the L2 system when needed. The objective of the current study was to design a training program to increase drivers\u2019 situational awareness regarding operational design domain (ODD) and improve drivers performance in transfer of control situations while driving with L2 automation features. A PC-based training program was designed and tested to improve drivers takeover response and situational awareness when L2 systems reach their ODD limits. Results showed drivers in the PC-based training group took back control more effectively when L2 systems reached their ODD limits and had more situational awareness compared to the drivers who received user manual or placebo training.131