“Mixed traffic” refers to the diverse array of objects on the road, including vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. If the ADF fails to interact with the surrounding traffic in a manner similar to a human driver, it could lead to hazardous situations. Unanticipated responses from the ADF to certain situations could result in misunderstandings or exploitation by other road users. The active safety features of the ADF are crucial. Overly sensitive features could trigger false positives, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. Conversely, if these features lack sensitivity, they may fail to prevent accidents. Therefore, the ADF’s active safety must be carefully calibrated to mitigate risks in mixed traffic.
Main Question
Is the ADF designed, verified and validated to perform equal or better than a “competent human driver” with regard to surrounding road users and infrastructure?
Sub-Questions
- Does the ADF operate with a natural and predictable driving style?
- Are the active safety capabilities of the vehicle being validated in normal driving scenarios as well as in corner cases?
- Is it identified whether the ADF can exchange info about ADF intentions with other equipped vehicles or road users?