Development of assessment methodologies

Definition of reference interfaces and reference models of driver interaction for comparing the distraction potentials of in-vehicle devices, TRL.
Feasibility study using Event-Related Potentials to analyse the effects of secondary driver assistance information on primary driving task information extraction and processing, IfADo.

Study of the impact of ITS enforcement systems on driver behaviour

Influence of speed adaptation system on the communications between road users in urban areas, FACTUM.
Investigation of the psychological, legal and technical issues of video enforcement systems to reduce driving offences and to quiet drivers’ behaviour, UPM.

Study of the influence of ITS on driver behaviour

Investigation of which components of the situation awareness could be affected by driving with ITS, CUT.
Study of the impact of multiple visual and auditory inputs on driver behaviour, by identifying the age-related difference in the driving task performance, UTL/FMH.
Subjective evaluation by professional drivers of the impact of on-board devices, on driver’s stress and mental workload, CDV.

Driver modelling and cognitive simulation

Driver behaviour modelling and cognitive engineering tools development in order to assess driver’s situation awareness, INRETS.
Analysis and modelling of driving activity and driver’s behaviour for the design of on-board systems, Eurisco International.