Simulation tests of the integrated lane change control system

Abstract

Abstract This paper presents the concept of an integrated control system for lane change by a two-axle truck. In earlier works the authors used only a controller coupled to the steering system for sudden lane changes. Nowadays, the steering system controller is integrated with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) which causes momentary braking of chosen vehicle wheels when traffic destabilization threatens. A simulation study of the integrated control system operation during sudden lane change was performed for an unladen and fully laden car on a wet road in near limiting conditions. The test results were compared with those obtained when this maneuver was performed using only the steering controller.