Research and analysis

Understanding human factors in advanced driver assistance systems: an evidence review

Literature review of the existing research on issues relating to human factors and advanced driver assistance systems.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
• Published: 31 March 2026

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Understanding human factors in advanced driver assistance systems: an evidence review

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Summarises a rapid evidence assessment of emerging advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). ADAS, such as cruise control and lane keeping assistance, can enhance comfort and convenience and improve safety. Newer ADAS technologies can control steering and speed for longer periods than currently available driver‑assistance features, but will still require the driver to stay alert and responsible.

The assessment reviews research on how drivers understand and use these systems, including issues such as:

• over‑reliance
• reduced attention
• limited awareness of driver responsibilities

The research from National Centre for Social Research was commissioned by the Department for Transport.

Published 31 March 2026