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Abstract

Driver mental underload is an important concern in the operational safety of automated driving. In this study, workload was evaluated subjectively (NASA RTLX) and objectively (auditory detection-response task) on Dutch public highways (~150km) in a Tesla Model S comparing manual and supervised automated driving with moderators automation experience and traffic complexity. Participants (N=16) were either automationinexperienced drivers or automation-experienced Tesla owners. Complexity ranged from an engaging environment with a road geometry stimulating continuous traffic interaction, and a monotonic environment with lower traffic density and a simple road geometry. Perceived and objective workload increased with traffic complexity. Automation use reduced perceived workload in both environments for automation-experienced drivers, but not for inexperienced drivers. However, the DRT did not reveal a reduced attentional demand with automation. This suggests that attentive monitoring requires a similar attentional demand as manual driving. The findings highlight the relevance of using system-experienced participants and the relevance of on-road testing for behavioral validity.

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