Presentation
Cognitive Stabilization Time after Switching from Conditionally Automated to Manual Driving
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionThe transition from automated to manual driving mode is an essential aspect of conditionally automated driving. Understanding the duration required for drivers to achieve physical and cognitive stabilization following the mode switch is critical for maintaining driving safety. The present study focuses on drivers’ cognitive load and visual attention, aiming to investigate the stabilization period following a switch from automated to manual mode. Twenty-eight participants engaged in a high-fidelity driving simulation, during which they experienced transitions from manual to automated driving. Throughout the experiment, their reaction time to the Detection Response Task and on-road fixation durations were recorded to assess cognitive load and visual attention. The results indicated that drivers required approximately 10 to 15 seconds to stabilize cognitively after taking over the manual control. These finding suggests that fluctuations in cognitive load and visual attention occur after relinquishing the automated driving, highlighting the need to allocate buffer periods to enhance driving safety. By examining drivers’ cognitive load and visual attention post-transition, this study provides important insights for the design of automated driving systems and contributes to improving overall road safety.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, October 15th5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
LocationRiverside East
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