Road Geometry Safety Evaluation Based on Driver Behavior Using a Driving Simulator∗

Min Ji Kang, Hyun Su Park, Oh Hoon Kwon, Shin Hyoung Park

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Abstract

As vehicle performance improves, some countries have constructed and operated highways with design speeds up to 140 or 160 km/h. The design speed is determined by the road geometry and has a significant impact on the driving speed. Therefore, to construct highways with high design speeds, it is necessary to evaluate whether they have a convenient and safe road geometry. Road geometry is designed by combining various individual design elements such as horizontal alignments, vertical alignments, and super-elevation. The overall safety of the road must be evaluated by considering the minimum standards for each design element, connectivity between road segments, and design consistency of the entire segment. This study evaluates the safety of road geometry by analyzing simulation data driven by a road designed at a speed of 140 km/h. Evaluation indices are selected to evaluate driving safety based on the road geometry, and measures are proposed by identifying road geometry segments with insufficient driving safety. The road geometry safety evaluation method using the driving simulator presented in this study can contribute to safe and cost-effective road design in the future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 26th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4703-4708
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350399462
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 24 Sep 202328 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
ISSN (Print)2153-0009
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0017

Conference

Conference26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period24/09/2328/09/23

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