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Table 7 Recommendations regarding technical performance of Blind Spot Detection (BSD) together with the classifications and relevant stakeholders

From: Recommendations for actions concerning supporting ITS developments for VRUs

Recommendation

Ease of Implement.

Time horizon

Estimated effectiveness

Estimated cost

Relevant stakeholders

Easy

Medium

Challenging

Short

Medium

Long

Low

Medium

High

Low

Medium

High

The automotive industry, with the aid of independent researchers where needed, should improve detection systems to detect both cyclists and pedestrians with low positive and negative false alarm rates.

 

X

 

X

    

X

 

X

 

OEMs

Inclusion of tests for BSD for non-motorised VRUs in Euro NCAP, including tests for night conditions.

X

  

X

   

X

 

X

  

Euro NCAP, Research institutes, OEMs

Promotion of BSD by European Commission (EC) for trucks and buses.

X

  

X

  

X

  

X

  

EC, Member States, OEMs

System should warn the driver if it is not working (failsafe)

X

  

X

  

X

  

X

  

OEMs