Vehicle Safety Monitoring Functional Area

Description

'Vehicle Safety Monitoring' monitors critical components of the vehicle and warns the driver of safety issues. These capabilities are provided by on–board sensors that monitor vehicle condition and performance, including steering, braking, acceleration, emissions, fuel economy, engine performance, etc.

This functional object can also monitor the driver's condition and warn the driver of potential safety issues. It includes sensors and behavior monitoring capabilities that assess the suitability of the driver (e.g., fitness and alertness) to assume or maintain manual control of the vehicle.

Included In

Traveler Vehicles
Connected/Automated Vehicles
City of Cleveland Automated Vehicle (Autonomous Shuttle Demonstration)

Functional Requirements

IDRequirement
01The vehicle shall collect and monitor data concerning the safety of the vehicle – including, steering, braking, acceleration, emissions, fuel economy, engine performance, etc.
02The vehicle shall determine the status of the vehicle in terms of its continued ability to operate in a safe manner.
03The vehicle shall provide warnings to the driver of potential dangers based on sensor input and analysis concerning the safety of the vehicle.
04The vehicle shall present information to the driver in audible or visual forms without impairing the driver's ability to control the vehicle in a safe manner.