Utveckling av ett hjälpmedel för träning och utvärdering av förare av tunga fordon
The purpose of this master thesis is to evaluate how internal vehicle information inScania buses and trucks can be used for evaluation of driver performance regardingfuel economy, vehicle wear, traffic safety, emissions and cargo damage. To someextent it was examined whether this information could be used for training the driverto a better driving style. In addition, a prototype for such a system was developed.By first defining what distinguishes a talented driver and how he/she differs from apoor driver, followed by a study of the internal vehicle communication, a system thatin real-time gathers and interprets vehicle data could be developed.The resulting system can with reasonably high reliability detect a number of trafficevents (such as braking, lane changing or hilltops). At each such event, the driver?sbehaviour can be evaluated. Should the driver show a lack in performance, thesystem can offer tips for better driving. After a completed driving session, a report ondriver performance in these events can be generated.Algorithms for driver evaluation were realized in the experimental environment. Inaddition, an interface for driver interaction and training and a system for generatingdriving reports were developed.