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Perceptions of and Experiences with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Among New and Used Vehicle Purchasers, Renters, and Borrowers
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) comprise several different vehicle technologies that work independently and in concert to warn drivers of potential safety hazards, take action to prevent or mitigate a collision, or to provide continuous driving support. It is important for drivers of ADAS-equipped vehicles to understand these technologies and use them appropriately. Although used vehicles account for the majority of passenger vehicle sales in the United States, and people sometimes drive vehicles that they do not personally own, most research about user experiences with ADAS has focused explicitly or implicitly on owners of new vehicles. The current study sought to investigate understanding of and experiences with ADAS among individuals who drive ADAS-equipped vehicles of which they were not the original owner, including owners of used vehicles as well as renters and borrowers of vehicles equipped with ADAS.