Evaluating Older Drivers’ Reaction to Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) Under Conditions of Distraction Using a Driving Simulation

Shirani, Niloufar; Olufowobi, Oluwaseun; Rothermel, Noah

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Evaluating Older Drivers’ Reaction to Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) Under Conditions of Distraction Using a Driving Simulation

2025-06-01
By Shirani, Niloufar ; Olufowobi, Oluwaseun ; Rothermel, Noah

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Creators:

Shirani, Niloufar ; Olufowobi, Oluwaseun ; Rothermel, Noah
Corporate Creators:

New England University Transportation Center ; Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
Subject/TRT Terms:

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS) Advanced Driver Information Systems Aged Aged Drivers Automatic Emergency Breaking(AEB) Collisions Distraction Driving Simulators Emergency Equipment Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Literature Reviews Questionnaires Warning Systems
Publication/ Report Number:

161112
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Research Report (phase 1 of the project)
Corporate Publisher:

New England University Transportation Center
Abstract:

This research aims to evaluate older drivers’ responses to Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems under visual distraction, with the goal of enhancing road safety and supporting broader adoption of driver assistance technologies among aging populations. The primary objective is to assess how these systems affect the driving performance of individuals aged 65 and older when distracted, using a high-fidelity driving simulator. In addition, the study explores older drivers’ perceptions, trust, and attitudes toward FCW and AEB technologies to identify barriers and opportunities for increased user acceptance. The project is divided into two phases. Phase 1, documented in this report, involved a literature review, development of experimental protocols, questionnaire design, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and creation of simulator scenarios. The findings and materials developed in Phase 1 provide the foundation for Phase 2, which will involve participant recruitment, data collection, and behavioral analysis.
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69A3552348301
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University Transportation Centers
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