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Title:

Bicycle Collision Analysis Using Vehicle Driving Simulator MOVIC-T4
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Accession Number:

01506164

Record Type:

Component

Abstract:

To investigate vehicle driver maneuvering and visual behavior at small, non-signalized intersections with a narrow field of view, laboratory experiments were conducted using a MOVIC-T4 driving simulation system. First, the drivers’ low-speed dynamic view angle, which is the view angle during motion, was measured in experiments using computer generated movies. A dynamic view angle of about 140-150 degrees was found at speeds of 10 km/h or less, indicating the possibility that drivers would not see bicycles on the sidewalk of an intersecting road when driving. Next, the authors installed a small, non-signalized intersection with a narrow field of view into the virtual reality space of MOVIC-T4; such intersections are common in urban areas of Japan. Furthermore, the authors developed an artificial intelligence bicycles system to simulate cyclists in the driving conditions presented to the test participants. The participants had a limited view angle due to the limits of the head-mounted display, which created the possibility of an interaction with the cyclists. The authors then observed differences in driving characteristics caused by structural design, road infrastructure, and traffic situations at the intersection. As a result, the authors indicated the feasibility of using a driving simulator for investigating bicycle accidents at intersections.

Supplemental Notes:

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Monograph Accession #:

01501394

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

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Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Suzuki, Mio
Miyanoue, Kei
Takagawa, Tsuyoshi
Yai, Tetsuo

Pagination:

12p

Publication Date:

2011

Conference:

3rd International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation

Location: Indianapolis Indiana, United States
Date: 2011-9-14 to 2011-9-16
Sponsors: Purdue University; Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables

Geographic Terms:

Japan

Subject Areas:

Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Jan 29 2014 2:08PM