Validation of automated driving functions (SAE level 2 to level 4) has to be done scenariobased in the future. Simulation and test-based methods need newly designed tools, particularly driving simulators. Today’s driving simulators based on parallel and hexapod kinematics do not provide enough motion space for many test scenarios. A wheel based driving simulator combines the advantage of a large working space with high motion dynamics. This allows to reduce false cues below the human perception thresholds in all spatial directions. With this tool the design of human-machine-interfaces can be done methodically and systematically. Requirements for homologation and technical inspection can be derived. Research on human behavioral models can be pursued (e. g. [5], [6], [7]). Finally, new opportunities arise in terms of attribute objectification in handling, ride comfort, and driveability.