Driving Behavior Analysis of Elderly Drivers Passing Through Stop Sign Intersection Using Driving Simulator

Abstract

In Japan it is well known that many crossing collisions occur at non-signalized intersections, especially elderly drivers are responsible for these accidents. Therefore, the traffic circumstance of stop sign intersections, where visibility is bad, was simulated by our highly realistic driving simulator. The visibility distance of the crossing vehicles and the confirmation action to pass through the intersection were evaluated with the time axis and the distance axis. The results found that the left/right safety checks of the elderly drivers were not sufficient. An ideal way of elderly driver's drive assist system was considered from the relation between elderly driver's driving action and accident factors based on these results.