What to rely on – Implicit communication between pedestrians and turning automated vehicles

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Abstract

Several studies have investigated implicit communication, such as driving dynamics, as a way to communicate vehicle or driver intention to pedestrians, indicating that “good” human driving behavior is sufficient to ensure a subjectively safe crossing, regardless of the vehicle's automation status. Using a video-based laboratory experiment, the present study investigates the extent to which such findings can be transferred to more complex driving maneuvers, such as turning. The results reveal that even in this case, driving dynamics and distance remain the main determinants of crossing decisions and perceived safety. To be able to draw conclusions for vehicle algorithms, more driving maneuvers need to be investigated and analyzed.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)297-317
Number of pages21
JournalTransportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Volume98
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-3162-9656/work/146166671

Keywords

Keywords

  • Automated vehicle, Implicit communication, Pedestrian, Turning manoeuvre

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