This RFC includes procedures that have been developed for research purposes only. Research test procedures are used by the Agency to evaluate a technology of interest and, when presented to the public, provide a basis for which gaps in test methodology may be identified and resolved.
DATES: Comments should be filed on or before January 21, 2020
NHTSA seeks comments on draft research test procedures for testing the following Advanced Driver Assistance Systems:
- Active Parking Assist (APA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
- Intersection Safety Assist (ISA)
- Opposing Traffic Safety Assist (OTSA)
- Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
- Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
The Agency seeks comments on the following:
- Can the test procedures adequately assess the performance of the ADAS technologies?
- Do any of the draft research test methodologies contain elements that may confound the ADAS system operation or test results?
- Are the draft research test procedures clearly written, understandable, and executable?
- Are the ranges of test speeds etc. reasonable?
- To reduce the burden, NHTSA has set the number of repeated test trials at seven (7). Is this adequate?
- Are there additional ADAS technologies that should be evaluated?
- Are there existing alternative test method for ADAS technologies that NHTSA should consider?
