ABSTRACT

The application of driving simulation in research typically requires a controlled laboratory environment and experienced investigators to run subjects. The purpose of this driving simulation research was primarily to assess and train using a relatively automated system that permitted subject registration, briefing, scenario presentation and performance measuring of driving behaviour in classrooms and other relatively uncontrolled environments with minimal supervision. A description of this system has been reported elsewhere (Allen, Rosenthal et al, 2002). Simulator performance measures with this system included assessment of vehicle motions, driver control responses and relative motions with respect to other vehicles and pedestrians.