Technological innovation in the automation of vehicles is progressing faster than standards or regulatory bodies can keep up with. The overall market share for automated vehicles is expected to increase to approximately 40% of vehicle travel by 2040. However, automated driving is fundamentally different to manual driving. The driver must be prepared to take over control of the vehicle whenever necessary. This shifts the driver’s role from being actively engaged in the driving task to that of a passive supervisor of the system. Studies on cognitive workload and performance show how humans who are overburdened tend to hurry their performance; commit more errors and become frustrated and fatigued. However, humans who are underworked can exhibit many of the same symptoms. This presentation discusses the implications of automated driving on human performance and considers possible countermeasures.
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