Attitudes toward Automated Public Transport: A Psychological Examination The introduction of Automated Public Transport (APT)—defined primarily as vehicles operating at SAE Level 4 (High Automation) or Level 5 (Full Automation) within defined operational design domains—represents one of the most significant shifts in urban mobility planning of the 21st century. While technological feasibility rapidly advances, the […]
Introduction to Automated Vehicle Attitudes The advent of Automated Vehicles (AVs), often referred to as self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles, represents a fundamental shift in transportation technology, promising potential benefits such as reduced traffic congestion, improved fuel efficiency, and significantly enhanced safety records by mitigating human error. However, the successful integration of AVs into the […]
Defining Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Levels of Automation Autonomous vehicle (AV) safety represents a complex, multidisciplinary field dedicated to ensuring that self-driving systems operate reliably, predictably, and without causing harm to occupants, pedestrians, or property under all foreseeable operating conditions. Unlike traditional vehicle safety, which primarily focuses on passive protection (e.g., airbags) and active driver […]