2nd European Conference on Human Centred Design for Intelligent Transport Systems

On-board Traffic Information and Control Systems (TICS) or In-vehicle Information Systems (IVIS) for drivers are becoming more and more common these days. While driving, these systems provide information about the status of the vehicle, the optimal route, traffic jams, etc. Despite the usefulness of such systems, one could be concerned about the potential distraction and the additional cognitive load these systems impose on the driver, leading to an increased risk of accidents. Proper design of the Human- Machine-Interface (HMI) is unequivocally a key factor in balancing the demands for increasing functionality with the already existing physical and mental load of the driver.