AAA Study: Evaluating Driver Assistance Systems Under Ideal Conditions Is Unreasonable
2021-10-15
AAA Study: Evaluating Driver Assistance Systems Under Ideal Conditions Is Unreasonable
Breaking news from Beijing on October 15: According to foreign media reports, a survey released by the American Automobile Association (AAA) on Thursday (October 14, local time) reveals that the performance of advanced driver-assistance systems—such as automatic braking and lane-keeping—can significantly degrade in moderate to heavy rain conditions. AAA researchers found that, under simulated rainy scenarios, vehicles’ automatic emergency braking systems repeatedly failed to detect stationary vehicles ahead, while lane-keeping systems also showed a marked decline in effectiveness.
Researchers warn that over-reliance on driver-assistance systems could potentially lead to dangerous situations. In fact, these systems typically perform reliably under relatively ideal driving conditions. Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations at the American Automobile Association, stated in a release: "The reality is that drivers can't always expect perfect, sunny-day driving environments. That’s why we need to expand the scope of our testing—and also account for the wide range of scenarios drivers encounter in their everyday journeys." Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, commonly known as ADAS, are becoming increasingly common in newly launched vehicle models. While these systems don’t offer full self-driving capabilities, they can autonomously handle certain limited driving tasks.
In new vehicle models, automatic emergency braking is increasingly becoming a standard feature. Testing conducted by several insurance companies revealed that this technology can significantly reduce the occurrence of rear-end collisions. According to a study by the American Automobile Association, under ideal conditions, none of the test vehicles collided with the car ahead, which had come to a complete stop. However, in simulated rainy conditions, 17% of the test vehicles crashed into the vehicle in front when traveling at 25 mph; and when the speed increased to 35 mph, the percentage of vehicles involved in collisions rose to 33%.
It's worth noting that the sidewalk remained dry during the rainfall testing environment, yet researchers emphasized that slippery road conditions could significantly increase the frequency of rear-end collisions. In tests conducted by the American Automobile Association under ideal conditions, vehicles equipped with lane-keeping technology crossed lane markings 37% of the time. However, when rain was introduced into the mix, the likelihood of these vehicles drifting out of their lanes surged to as high as 69%. The models tested this time included the 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, the 2020 Toyota RAV4, and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. (Compiled/Tianya)
Translated from Sina Auto
AAA Study: Evaluating Driver Assistance Systems Under Ideal Conditions Is Unreasonable
2021-10-15
AAA Study: Evaluating Driver Assistance Systems Under Ideal Conditions Is Unreasonable
Breaking news from Beijing on October 15: According to foreign media reports, a survey released by the American Automobile Association (AAA) on Thursday (October 14, local time) reveals that the performance of advanced driver-assistance systems—such as automatic braking and lane-keeping—can significantly degrade in moderate to heavy rain conditions. AAA researchers found that, under simulated rainy scenarios, vehicles’ automatic emergency braking systems repeatedly failed to detect stationary vehicles ahead, while lane-keeping systems also showed a marked decline in effectiveness.
Researchers warn that over-reliance on driver-assistance systems could potentially lead to dangerous situations. In fact, these systems typically perform reliably under relatively ideal driving conditions. Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering and Industry Relations at the American Automobile Association, stated in a release: "The reality is that drivers can't always expect perfect, sunny-day driving environments. That’s why we need to expand the scope of our testing—and also account for the wide range of scenarios drivers encounter in their everyday journeys." Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, commonly known as ADAS, are becoming increasingly common in newly launched vehicle models. While these systems don’t offer full self-driving capabilities, they can autonomously handle certain limited driving tasks.
In new vehicle models, automatic emergency braking is increasingly becoming a standard feature. Testing conducted by several insurance companies revealed that this technology can significantly reduce the occurrence of rear-end collisions. According to a study by the American Automobile Association, under ideal conditions, none of the test vehicles collided with the car ahead, which had come to a complete stop. However, in simulated rainy conditions, 17% of the test vehicles crashed into the vehicle in front when traveling at 25 mph; and when the speed increased to 35 mph, the percentage of vehicles involved in collisions rose to 33%.
It's worth noting that the sidewalk remained dry during the rainfall testing environment, yet researchers emphasized that slippery road conditions could significantly increase the frequency of rear-end collisions. In tests conducted by the American Automobile Association under ideal conditions, vehicles equipped with lane-keeping technology crossed lane markings 37% of the time. However, when rain was introduced into the mix, the likelihood of these vehicles drifting out of their lanes surged to as high as 69%. The models tested this time included the 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, the 2020 Toyota RAV4, and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. (Compiled/Tianya)
Translated from Sina Auto
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