Table 2

Scoring of driving performance metrics in potential crash scenario type

Potential crash scenario typeVariationsNumber in SDADriving performance metric
Lane choiceLateral acceleration during a turnSpeedStopping behaviour at a stop signTraffic checkTurn signalYawBraking behaviour in a hazardous situationExcess glance durationGap selectionHeadway timeScan-left for intersectionScan-right for intersectionScan-right hidden hazard
Controlled left turnsThree-way intersection with cross-traffic, no obstruction2XXXXXXXXXX
Three-way intersection with cross-traffic, with an obstruction2XXXXXXXXXX
Four-way intersection with cross-traffic, no obstruction2XXXXXXXXXX
Out of a parking lot2XXXXXX
CurvesCurves in rainy weather3X
Rear-end—no distractionLead vehicle stops suddenly in the left lane in order to turn left2XXX
Lead truck in right lane stops suddenly3XXX
Rear-end—with distractionLead truck in right lane stops suddenly while participant looks for loose change or tunes the radio2XXX*X
Hidden hazard (car in driveway)Car emerges from the right from an obstructed driveway in rainy weather2XXX
Uncontrolled left turnsThree-way intersection where participant has a green light2XXXXXXX
  • *Excess glance duration was only scored in 1 distraction event.

  • SDA, Simulated Driving Assessment.