Analysis of avoidance behavior characteristics by subject attributes for oncoming E-scooter

Abstract

In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of users’ avoidance behaviors through a driving experiment focusing about oncoming Electric scooter (E-scooter). Subjects were classified by gender, frequency of bicycle use, motorcycle license holder, and driving characteristics of passenger cars, and the offset distance and avoidance start position were analyzed for passing each other or between a bicycle and E-scooter. As a result, there was no significant difference in offset distance by gender. It was found that female tended to start avoidance later when passing each other by E-scooter. By frequency of bicycle use, people who do not usually ride bicycles tended to start avoidance earlier when the investigator was running at 0 meter. By motorcycle license holder, motorcycle license holders tended to have a larger offset distance and start avoiding the situation earlier. By driving characteristics, it was found that people who were confident in their driving skills started to avoid early.