Trust rises, attention falls: divergent effects of exposure and education in driving automation
Makoto Itoh
IntroductionDrivers supervising Level 2 automation must maintain situation awareness while the system controls steering and speed. Miscalibrated trust can contribute to overreliance and lapses in monitoring, whereas insufficient trust leads to disuse. Prolonged supervision is associated with increased mind-wandering, which can slow reactions to critical events. This study tested whether brief educational interventions affect trust, attention, and takeover readiness during Level 2 driving. Our fo