DRIVER’S ACCEPTANCE OF FULLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES

Abstract

According to the 2021 Road Safety Bulletin, the risk category for road traffic fatalities is defined by drivers in their 20s. As they get older and gain experience, young drivers cause fewer serious road accidents. Statistics also show that almost 1 million licensed drivers are over the age of 71. With 98% of road accidents linked to human error, the widespread use of autonomous cars with level 5 technology is expected to help meet the EU's target of approaching 0 deaths by 2050. This research examines three aspects that can increase the acceptance of fully automated cars, namely age, inability to drive a car and time spent in traffic.