DRIVING SIMULATION

As noted earlier, the term “driving simulation” has been applied to diverse methodologies that may usefully be distinguished according to their degree of interactivity with the operator/test subject, the fidelity of the visual and/or motion cues provided to operators, and the performance measures obtained. For purposes of this review, three levels of simulation will be considered:

• Level III: Interactive, computer graphic visuals, full motion.
• Level II: Interactive, computer graphic visuals, restricted motion or no motion.
• Level I: Noninteractive, computer graphic and/or digital video visuals, no motion.