This question focuses on how the currently active AD mode (namely, which AD mode is currently active) is communicated to both the user and to other road users, in terms of modalities (visual, auditory, haptic, and so on). It is important that these means of communication are considered from the beginning of the design process, because the chosen modality will impact both the HW and the SW of the vehicle.
Main Question:
Are the modalities to communicate the relevant active (automated) driving modes designed?
Sub-Questions:
- Are all possible AD modes explicitly communicated?
- Is it investigated if it is necessary to permanently display these modes to the external users?
- Is the necessity, to communicate to the external users the automated driving mode changes, considered and confirmed?