SAE and ISO standards for warnings and other driver interface elements: a summary

Abstract

This document summarizes 8 SAE documents (4 information reports, 3 recommended practices, and 1 standard), 8 ISO documents (5 standards, 2 technical specifications, and 1 technical report), and 3 NCAP documents. Standards and Recommended Practices describe what must (“shall”) and should be. Information Reports generally provide useful information and guidance without requirements or recommendations. The SAE documents include J2395 (message priority), J2396 (definitions and measures for visual behavior), J2399 (ACC characteristics and user interface), J2400 (FCW operating characteristics and user interface), J2802 (blind spot system operating characteristics and user interface), J2808 (Road/LDW system user interface), J2830 (icon comprehension test), J2831 (recommendations for alphanumeric text messages). The ISO documents include PDTR 12204 (integration of safety warning signals to avoid conflicts), 15005 (dialog management principles and compliance procedures), CD 15006 (specification for auditory information), 15008 (specification and tests for visual information), 16951 (procedure to determine message priority), 17287 (procedure to assess suitability for use while driving), DTS 15007 (measurement of driver visual behavior).