Analysis of Avoidance Response Characteristics for the Driver on the Differences Environmental Conditions

Abstract

While driving a vehicle, a driver must occasionally react quickly to avoid collision with pedestrians who suddenly jump out in front of the vehicle. This research analyzed the steering response of drivers, using a car simulator and driving simulation software. The experiment, simulated in a city situation, evaluated the driving responses of eight university students, each driving in three different weather conditions; fine weather, light rain, and heavy rain. Result show a 136ms delay in driver steering response time between a fine weather situation and a rainy weather situation.