摘要: |
This paper describes the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system, based on an ICC Field Operational Test (FOT). The primary goal of the evaluation was to determine the safety effects of the ICC system. However, the evaluation also addressed three additional goals: characterize the ICC system and vehicle performance, determine user acceptance of the ICC system, and assess system deployment issues. With respect to evaluating ICC safety effects, it was concluded that use of the ICC system was associated with safer driving compared to manual control and, to a lesser extent, conventional cruise control, and is projected to result in net safety benefits if widely deployed. It was also found that, as a prototype, the ICC system performed remarkably well during the FOT. Furthermore, participants in the FOT had a high level of acceptance of the ICC system. Finally, it was found that use of the ICC system would promote reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. |