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Where Do People Drive? Navigation System Use by Typical Drivers and Auto Experts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 March 2011

Victor Ei-Wen Lo ,
Paul A. Green  and
Alfred Franzblau
Victor Ei-Wen Lo*
Affiliation:
(Driver Interface Group, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute) (Department of Environment Health Sciences, University of Michigan)
Paul A. Green
Affiliation:
(Driver Interface Group, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute)
Alfred Franzblau
Affiliation:
(Department of Environment Health Sciences, University of Michigan)
*
(Email: [email protected])
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Abstract

To effectively design navigation and travel information systems, car manufacturers need data on how these systems are typically used. In this study, researchers surveyed thirty typical drivers and eleven auto experts to determine previously visited destinations, favourite destinations, and other information. Unexpectedly, subjects predominantly reported they used navigation systems to reach familiar destinations (typical drivers: 61%; auto experts: 89%). History was self-reported to be a very common entry method (typical drivers: 30%; auto experts: 24%), which conflicted with data retrieved from navigation systems (both groups: <1%). Based on the history list, common trip purposes included Shopping and visiting Friends' Houses.

Keywords

Navigation SystemsDestination Entry MethodPurpose of TripSurvey
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 64 , Issue 2 , April 2011 , pp. 357 - 373
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2011

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