Examining Driver Hand-off and Take-over of AVs at J-turn Intersections

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Examining Driver Hand-off and Take-over of AVs at J-turn Intersections

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Katelyn Schwieters
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Principal Investigator(s):

Nichole L. Morris, Research Associate Professor – University of Minnesota
Director of the Human Factors Safety Laboratory – University of Minnesota
Katelyn Schwieters, Research Fellow at the Human Factors Safety Laboratory – University of Minnesota

Project Abstract:
J-turn intersections help to reduce fatal and serious crash risks at rural intersections. However, the novelty of the design can result in poor community acceptance and risk of navigational errors. Combining the J-turn intersection with ADAS technologies may introduce new challenges with drivers’ manually taking over ADAS at J-turns due to low trust or exaggerated out-of-the-loop errors at J-turns. This study will aim to develop a driving simulation and study methodology to examine driver take-over decisions and performance at J-turn intersections. The simulation will develop ADAS-enabled driving scenarios to allow the hand-off or take-over at rural divided highway intersections with and without J-turn intersection treatments. The goal will be to prepare the needed test environment for future data collection studies.

Institution(s): University of Minnesota

Award Year: 2024

Research Focus: Safety, Mobility

Project Form(s):

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