In-vehicle information system used in complex and low traffic situations: Impact on driving performance and attitude

Abstract

This paper describes a study where drivers' responses to an invehicle information system were tested in high and low density traffic. There were 17 participants in a study that was run using a driving simulator. Data was gathered for a comparison of how drivers react to an in-vehicle information system in low density traffic, complex traffic, and without system. Participants were also asked for their subjective evaluation of trust of the system and how they perceived it influenced their driving performance. Results show gender differences for both driving performance and attitude. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.