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ArticleInnovation in aging2020

Examining Senior Drivers' Attitudes Toward Advanced Driver Assistance Systems After Naturalistic Exposure.

Dan Liang, Nathan Lau, Stephanie A Baker, Jonathan F Antin

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Article in Innovation in aging, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Dan LiangGrado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg.ORCID 0000-0003-0277-2963
Nathan LauGrado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg.
Stephanie A BakerVirginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg.
Jonathan F AntinVirginia Tech Transportation Institute, Blacksburg.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesThe increasing number of senior drivers may introduce new road risks due to age-related declines in physical and cognitive abilities. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been proposed as solutions to minimize age-related declines, thereby increasing both senior safety and mobility. This study examined factors that influence seniors' attitudes toward adopting ADAS after significant exposure to the technology in naturalistic settings. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodsThis study recruited 18 senior drivers aged 70-79 to drive vehicles equipped with ADAS for 6 weeks in their own environments. Afterward, each participant was enrolled in 1 of the 3 focus group sessions to discuss their changes in attitude toward ADAS based on their driving experiences. We applied structural topic modeling (STM) on the focus group transcripts to reveal key topics deemed important to seniors.

resultsSTM revealed 5 topics of importance for seniors. In order of prevalence, these were (i) safety, (ii) confidence concerning ADAS, (iii) ADAS functionality, (iv) user interface/usability, and (v) non-ADAS-related features. Based on topics and associated keywords, seniors perceived safety improvement with ADAS but expressed concerns about its limitations in coping with adverse driving conditions. Experience and training were suggested for improving seniors' confidence in ADAS. Blind spot alert and adaptive cruise control received the most discussion regarding perceived safety and comfort. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: This study indicated that promoting road safety for senior drivers through ADAS is feasible. Acceptance and appropriate use of ADAS may be supported through intuitive and senior-friendly user interfaces, in-depth training programs, and owner's manuals specifically designed and tested for senior drivers.

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ADASFocus groupNaturalistic driving studyTechnology acceptanceTopic modeling

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PMID32582868
PMCPMC7302428

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