The document summarizes an FP7 project called INTERACTION that studied driver interactions with in-vehicle technologies. The project investigated driver usage of technologies across 5 dimensions in 8 European countries. It focused on mature technologies like cruise control, navigation systems, and phones. The project aimed to understand usage contexts and effects to inform system design, training, and policies. The event agenda outlined sharing results on speed and information systems and recommendations to promote safer usage.

1. Understanding driver interactions
with In-Vehicle Technologies
Introduction
Corinne Brusque (IFSTTAR)
INTERACTION Final Event
22 November 2012, Brussels

2. Contents
• What is INTERACTION FP7 project ?
• The aims of INTERACTION project
• The 4 specificities of the project
• The objectives of the day
Final event – November 22, 2012 - Brussels 2

3. INTERACTION
Differences and similarities
in driver INTERACTION
with in-vehicle technologies

4. INTERACTION Project at a glance
Acronym INTERACTION
Full title Differences and similarities in driver INTERACTION
with in-vehicle technologies
Instrument Collaborative project medium-scale focussed research
FP7 Theme Transport
Call FP7-SST-2007-RTD-1
Start date November 2008
Duration 50 months
EC subvention 2 500 000 €
Consortium ERT, IFSTTAR, ADI, CDV, CTAG, FACTUM,
INTEMPORA, SWOV, TRL, VTT
Co-coordinator ERT
Technical Manager IFSTTAR

5. INTERACTION Consortium
• 9 countries
– Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Netherlands,
Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom and Australia
• 10 partners
– 7 Research organisations: IFSTTAR, ADI, CDV, FACTUM,
SWOV, TRL, VTT
– 1 technical centre in Automotive electronics and new
advanced technologies: CTAG
– 1 SME expert in software development and real-time multi-
sensors applications: INTEMPORA
– 1 SME expert in project management, legal and quality
assurance issues: ERT
• 2 associated partners
– the Monash University Accident Research Centre
– The George Institute for International Health

6. INTERACTION Consortium

7. Contents
• What is INTERACTION FP7 project ?
• The aims of INTERACTION project
• The 4 specificities of the project
• The objectives of the day
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8. Context
In-vehicle
Technologies
Ergonomic design
Correct use
driver safety ++
driver mobility ++
driver enjoyment ++
driver comfort ++
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9. Context
In-vehicle
Technologies
Real design
Ergonomic design Real use
Correct use Potential misuse
?
driver safety ++
driver mobility ++
driver enjoyment ++
driver comfort ++
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10. Research objectives
In-vehicle
Technologies
Real design
Ergonomic design Real use
Correct use Potential misuse
driver safety ++
driver mobility ++ Who are the IVT users and non users?
driver enjoyment ++ Where, when, how and why drivers use IVT?
What are the real effects of IVT on driving?
driver comfort ++
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11. Major outcomes & expected impacts
• The development of recommendations for
– The refinement of IVT design
– The design of appropriate training for IVT users
– The strengthening of public awareness of IVT users
– The coherence between drivers’ IVT use and legislation and
enforcement practices
• The reduction of the risks of systems misuses
• The increase of benefits of IVT in road safety
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12. Contents
• What is INTERACTION FP7 project ?
• The aims of INTERACTION project
• The 4 specificities of the project
• The objectives of the day
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13. INTERACTION specificities
• 5 dimensions of investigation of drivers’ IVT use
• Focus on mature technologies widely available
on the European market
• Cross-country comparison
• Implementation of a joint comprehensive
research approach
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14. Investigation of the drivers’ IVT use
A broad question with multiple dimensions
1. The driving population using IVT on a regular or
occasional basis
2. The drivers’ motives to use IVT or not
3. The identification of the driving context where
drivers choose or avoid to use IVT
4. The patterns of drivers’ IVT
 how drivers interact with their systems
 how they configure them
5. The effects of IVT use on drivers’ behaviour and
road safety
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15. The population
of IVT users
The motives
of IVT use 5 Dimensions
investigated
The context
of IVT use during
INTERACTION
The modalities
of IVT use project
The effects of IVT use

16. INTERACTION specificities
• 5 dimensions of investigation of drivers’ IVT use
• Focus on mature technologies widely available
on the European market
• Cross-country comparison
• Implementation of a joint comprehensive
research approach
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17. Selection of mature IVT
• Cruise Control
• Speed Limiter
• Speed Alert
• Navigation System
• Cell phone
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18. INTERACTION specificities
• 5 dimensions of investigation of drivers’ IVT use
• Focus on mature technologies widely available
on the European market
• Cross-country comparison
• Implementation of a joint comprehensive
research approach
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19. A comparison between 8 countries
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20. INTERACTION specificities
• 5 dimensions of investigation of drivers’ IVT use
• Focus on mature technologies widely available
on the European market
• Cross-country comparison
• Implementation of a joint comprehensive
research approach
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21. A comprehensive research approach
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22. Contents
• What is INTERACTION FP7 project ?
• The aims of INTERACTION project
• The 4 specificities of the project
• The objectives of the day
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23. The agenda of the day
1. Details of the research approach
2. Main results for speed regulation systems
3. Main results for information and
communication systems
4. Project outcomes: recommendations for
safer use of systems
5. Round table discussion with European
stakeholders
Final event – November 22, 2012 - Brussels 23

24. Thank you for your attention
Final event – November 22, 2012 - Brussels 24