A critical question being asked by many vehicle manufacturers is what actually happens when the driver finds themselves being “hands and feet free” within their vehicles. This small exploratory case study was used to investigate the possible functionality of a Driver-Initiated Command and Control System of Automation. Verbalizations and subjective reports of mental workload and stress revealed evidence of different driver-vehicle coordination problems (i.e. mode error and automation surprise) based upon driver familiarity in driving with the system engaged.
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