Abstract
Steering behavior is affected by driving tasks and vehicle characteristics. In this study, driving behaviors during lane change tasks were first quantified through measurement and identification. Three handling parameters in the driver model were identified using logged experimental data of driver steering angles and vehicle trajectories. Second, the relations between distance of lane change section and the identified parameters were statistically analyzed. Third, the effects of vehicle motion-response characteristics on the identified parameters were also statistically analyzed. Consequently, the lane change section was found to mainly affect two of the identified parameters, while vehicle motion-response characteristics determined the other parameter.
