An Experimental Analysis of Drivers Attitudes towards In-Vehicle Warning System at Stop Sign Controlled Intersection

Abstract:

Most traffic accidents occur at unsignalized intersections, mainly due to inappropriate behavior of non-priority vehicles. The authors have developed an advanced Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) system with GPS/GIS to provide warning to stop failure vehicles at unsignalized intersections. In this study, experiments related to driver attitudes toward stop sign warning were carried out. At a drivers training course, drivers attitudes were tested using a vehicle equipped with the warning system in order to ascertain appropriate timing of warnings when approaching intersections. The drivers evaluation and willingness-to-pay for the warning system were also analyzed using an interview survey answered by testers.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 361-363)
• Pages: 2224-2231
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.361-363.2224
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Ming Yang, Hideo Yamanaka
• Keywords: Driver Assistance System, Small Intersection, Stop Sign Warning, Traffic Safety

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