ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors review studies that have investigated aspects of drivers' acceptance of a range of road infrastructure-based technologies that have been proposed or introduced to support safe and efficient driving behaviour. They review real road experience of drivers' responses to roadworks delineated using flashing cones, and of speed monitoring and enforcement technology. The authors examine drivers' acceptance of technology deployed within road infrastructure in two areas. Firstly, the use of a driving simulator to create an evidence base upon which to make decisions about infrastructure and, secondly, drivers' acceptance of monitoring from the roadside, particularly of speed. Once the design of a new technology scheme has been decided upon, it can be implemented in the real world. However, it is important to evaluate the system in situ to confirm that the expected benefits are achieved. A driving simulator to investigate driver responses to new technology within the infrastructure can be very useful.
