Evaluating Driver Preferences for In-Vehicle Displays during Distracted Driving Using Driving Simulators

Abstract

Research on the impact of distracted driving on in-vehicle displays was conducted through a user preference experiment based on simulated driving. The development of automotive automation and multi-screen in-vehicle displays has improved the driving experience but also increased distracted driving. Typical scenarios and information needs were identified through user research, and a simulated driving platform was used to record user choices of different display modes and their reaction times after being distracted. Questionnaires were analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Results showed that in the manual driving group, users preferred Head-Up Display (HUD), which had the highest efficiency in terms of reaction time. The study confirmed that as automation levels increase, distraction scenarios will change, and user focus will shift from safety to experience.