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View SchemaHow human drivers control their vehicle
| Authors | Peter Wagner |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0601058 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0601058 |
| DOI | 10.1140/epjb/e2006-00300-1 |
Abstract
The data presented here show that human drivers apply a discrete noisy control mechanism to drive their vehicle. A car-following model built on these observations, together with some physical limitations (crash-freeness, acceleration), led to non-Gaussian probability distributions in the speed difference and distance which are in good agreement with empirical data. All model parameters have a clear physical meaning and can be measured. Despite its apparent complexity, this model is simple to understand and might serve as a starting point to develop even quantitatively correct models.
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