Towards cultural adaptability in driver information and -assistance systems

This paper elucidates and discusses some aspects of cultural adaptability. It describes the concept, influence and Use Cases of cultural adaptability in driver information and assistance systems exemplified by driver navigation systems. Thereby, the reasons, advantages and problems of using adaptability regarding driving safety and driver preferences will be addressed. ne results of two online studies concerning use cases of navigation systems revealed differences in interaction behavior, which depend on the cultural background of the users (e.g. attitude, preference, skill etc.). Furthermore, cultural adaptability can improve usability and share in universal access.