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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can help older drivers navigate intersections. While ADAS improved attention and crossing times, it also led to higher speeds and critical time-to-collision values, suggesting behavioral adaptation.

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  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Transportation Safety
  • Gerontology

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  • The aging population is increasing, leading to a rise in older drivers.
  • Older drivers face challenges with divided attention and decision-making, particularly at intersections.
  • This demographic experiences a higher risk of fatal crashes, especially in complex driving scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) designed to support older drivers at intersections.
  • To investigate how an intersection assistant influences driving behavior and safety in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • A driving simulator study involving 18 older drivers (average age 71.44 years).
  • Participants completed driving tasks with and without the intersection assistant across eight simulated intersections.
  • Driving behavior, attention allocation, speed, and time-to-collision were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Drivers equipped with ADAS showed altered attention allocation, focusing more on the road center.
  • The intersection assistant led to shorter crossing times and increased speeds.
  • A higher frequency of critical time-to-collision values was observed when using the ADAS.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems significantly affect older drivers' intersection navigation behavior.
  • Observed changes in speed and time-to-collision suggest potential safety implications due to behavioral adaptation.
  • Further research is needed to optimize ADAS for older drivers to ensure enhanced safety.