Exploring the factors influencing acquisition and learning experiences of cars fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have shown substantial potential to increase road safety. To guarantee a growing presence and correct use of ADAS, safety initiatives such as driver education programs promote safer vehicles need be oriented towards the specific needs individual drivers. The aim this study was explore sample Australian drivers’ rationale for driving vehicle with ADAS strategies that they when learning operate functions ADAS. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 48 drivers aged between 19 78 years (M = 41.54, SD 16.32; 25 females). results organised into four themes: (i) reasons driving/purchasing car (ii) systems influencing purchasing systems, (iii) used by about (iv) perceptions regarding importance training Acquisition frequently occurred because perceived benefits (e.g., rear parking sensor or in-vehicle information system). Additionally, some participants did not highlight main reason Indeed, mentioned acquisition reasoned process but rather an opportunistic decision upgrading their vehicles, mainly these already included in vehicle. Regarding education, it found using trial-and-error approach capabilities official sources knowledge system rarely consulted. On positive note, recognised correctly, showing there is demand effective engaging education.