Intelligent transport systems — Lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS) — Performance requirements and test procedures

This document specifies system requirements and test methods for lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS). LCDAS are intended to warn the driver of the subject vehicle against potential collisions with vehicles either to the side or to the rear in the adjacent lanes of the subject vehicle and moving in the same direction as the subject vehicle for lane change manoeuvres. This document addresses LCDAS for use on forward-moving cars, vans and straight trucks. This document does not address LCDAS for use on motorcycles or articulated vehicles such as tractor/trailer combinations and articulated buses.

Systèmes de transport intelligents — Systèmes d'aide à la décision de changement de voie (LCDAS) — Exigences de performances et méthodes d'essai

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Status
Published
Publication Date
19-Feb-2026
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
20-Feb-2026
Due Date
31-Oct-2026
Completion Date
20-Feb-2026

Relations

Effective Date
04-Nov-2023

Overview

ISO/PRF 17387, titled Intelligent transport systems - Lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS) - Performance requirements and test procedures, is an international standard developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 204 focusing on intelligent transport systems. This latest edition, published in 2025, specifies comprehensive system requirements and standardized test procedures for Lane Change Decision Aid Systems (LCDAS). LCDAS are advanced vehicle safety systems designed to alert drivers of potential collisions with vehicles in adjacent lanes to the side or rear when performing lane change maneuvers.

Targeted primarily at forward-moving passenger cars, vans, and straight trucks on highways, this standard enhances the safety and effectiveness of lane change assistance technology. It explicitly excludes motorcycles and articulated vehicles such as tractor/trailer combinations and articulated buses.

Key Topics

  • System Scope and Functionality:
    LCDAS are intended to warn drivers about vehicles in adjacent lanes moving in the same direction, providing vital decision support without taking automatic control. The systems supplement traditional interior and exterior mirrors but do not replace the driver's responsibility for safe maneuvering.

  • Coverage Zone Classification:
    The standard defines system coverage zones to specify areas monitored by the LCDAS, ensuring reliable awareness of vehicles in blind spots or rearward regions.

  • Target Vehicle Closing Speed Classification:
    ISO 17387 introduces classifications for target vehicle speeds relative to the subject vehicle, including optional adjustments for road curvature, improving accuracy of warnings based on vehicle dynamics and environmental conditions.

  • Functional Requirements:
    Detailed functional performance criteria ensure LCDAS provide timely and appropriate warnings. Requirements cover system state behavior, alert thresholds, user interface design, and operation with trailers. Self-test capabilities are mandated for system reliability.

  • Test Procedures:
    Rigorous testing methodologies validate LCDAS performance under various environmental conditions and traffic scenarios. These include blind spot warning tests, closing vehicle warning tests, and lane change warning tests, ensuring compliance with established safety margins.

  • User Responsibility Clarification:
    The standard emphasizes that absence of warnings does not guarantee safety, underlining the driver's ultimate responsibility. LCDAS augment but do not replace driver vigilance.

Applications

  • Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles:
    Integration of LCDAS in new car models improves driver awareness during lane changes on highways, reducing collision risks.

  • Straight Trucks:
    The system's adaptability to larger vehicles supports improved safety for road transport operations, especially in multi-lane environments.

  • Vehicle Safety System Development:
    Manufacturers and suppliers use this standard to design and validate LCDAS that meet international performance and testing benchmarks.

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Authorities may reference ISO 17387 for setting safety requirements and certification processes related to intelligent lane change assistance technologies.

Related Standards

  • ISO 26262 - Road Vehicles Functional Safety:
    Provides complementary guidance on the functional safety lifecycle for automotive systems, applicable for design and evaluation of LCDAS hardware and software.

  • ISO/TC 204 Intelligent Transport Systems Family:
    Other standards under this technical committee address vehicle communication protocols, cooperative systems, and traffic management, enhancing LCDAS integration within broader intelligent transport frameworks.

  • SAE J2945/1 - On-Board System Requirements for V2V Safety Communications:
    Relevant for connected vehicle applications, which may augment LCDAS capabilities by sharing traffic information.

Conclusion

ISO/PRF 17387:2025 establishes essential performance benchmarks and objective test procedures for Lane Change Decision Aid Systems, promoting safer lane change maneuvers via standardized driver warning mechanisms. This internationally recognized standard supports automotive manufacturers, system developers, and regulatory bodies in deploying effective, reliable LCDAS technology to enhance road safety on highways for cars, vans, and straight trucks. Incorporating this standard ensures LCDAS products are rigorously evaluated and conform to best practices for driver assistance systems.

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ISO 17387:2026 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Intelligent transport systems — Lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS) — Performance requirements and test procedures". This standard covers: This document specifies system requirements and test methods for lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS). LCDAS are intended to warn the driver of the subject vehicle against potential collisions with vehicles either to the side or to the rear in the adjacent lanes of the subject vehicle and moving in the same direction as the subject vehicle for lane change manoeuvres. This document addresses LCDAS for use on forward-moving cars, vans and straight trucks. This document does not address LCDAS for use on motorcycles or articulated vehicles such as tractor/trailer combinations and articulated buses.

This document specifies system requirements and test methods for lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS). LCDAS are intended to warn the driver of the subject vehicle against potential collisions with vehicles either to the side or to the rear in the adjacent lanes of the subject vehicle and moving in the same direction as the subject vehicle for lane change manoeuvres. This document addresses LCDAS for use on forward-moving cars, vans and straight trucks. This document does not address LCDAS for use on motorcycles or articulated vehicles such as tractor/trailer combinations and articulated buses.

ISO 17387:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 03.220.20 - Road transport; 35.240.60 - IT applications in transport. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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International
Standard
ISO 17387
Second edition
Intelligent transport systems —
2026-02
Lane change decision aid
systems (LCDAS) — Performance
requirements and test procedures
Systèmes de transport intelligents — Systèmes d'aide à la
décision de changement de voie (LCDAS) — Exigences de
performances et méthodes d'essai
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ii
Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 4
4.1 Coverage zone classification .4
4.1.1 General .4
4.1.2 Type I systems .4
4.1.3 Type II systems .5
4.1.4 Type III systems .5
4.2 Target vehicle closing speed classification .5
4.3 Optional target vehicle closing speed classification for road curvature .6
4.3.1 Overview .6
4.3.2 Type A systems .7
4.3.3 Type B systems .7
4.3.4 Type C systems .8
5 Functional requirements . 9
5.1 LCDAS state diagram .9
5.1.1 General .9
5.1.2 LCDAS inactive state .9
5.1.3 Activation criteria .9
5.1.4 LCDAS active state .10
5.2 System performance .11
5.2.1 General .11
5.2.2 Minimum detectable target vehicle . 12
5.2.3 Requirements for the blind spot warning function . 13
5.2.4 Requirements for the closing vehicle warning function .14
5.2.5 Requirements for the lane change warning function .16
5.2.6 System response time .17
5.3 User interface .17
5.3.1 LCDAS status indication .17
5.3.2 LCDAS warning indication .17
5.3.3 LCDAS failure indication .17
5.4 Operation with trailers .18
5.5 Self-test requirements .18
6 Test requirements .18
6.1 Test target vehicle .18
6.2 Environmental conditions . .18
6.3 Blind spot warning test requirements .18
6.3.1 General .18
6.3.2 Blind spot warning test measurement system .18
6.3.3 Blind spot warning test procedures .19
6.4 Closing vehicle warning test requirements . 25
6.4.1 General . 25
6.4.2 Closing vehicle warning test measurement system . 25
6.4.3 Closing vehicle warning test procedures . 26
6.5 Lane change warning test requirements .31
6.5.1 General .31
6.5.2 Lane change warning test measurement system .31
6.5.3 Lane change warning test procedures .32
Annex A (informative) Blind spot warning example cases.37

iii
Annex B (informative) Closing vehicle warning test speeds for systems with optional curvature
types .45
Bibliography .46

iv
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical CommitteeISO/TC 204, Intelligent transport systems.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 17387:2008), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the target vehicle closing speed classification and target vehicle closing speed classification for road
curvature have been modified;
— the test procedure for closing vehicle warning function has been modified;
— the blind spot warning test for target vehicle moving laterally has been modified;
— the definition of the reference point for driver’s eye position has been simplified.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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v
Introduction
Lane change decision aid systems (LCDAS) warn the driver against collisions that can occur due to a lane
change manoeuvre. LCDAS are intended to supplement the vehicle’s interior and exterior rear-view mirrors;
they are not intended to eliminate the need for such mirrors. LCDAS are intended to detect vehicles in the
adjacent lanes to the rear and sides of the subject vehicle (see Figure 1). When the subject vehicle driver
indicates the desire to make a lane change, the system evaluates the situation and warns the driver if a
lane change is not recommended. The absence of a warning does not guarantee that the driver can safely
make a lane change manoeuvre. The system will not take any automatic action to prevent possible collisions.
Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver.
NOTE Many figures in this document show vehicles on roadways with lane markings. This is not intended to imply
that lane marking recognition or lane detection is required for an LCDAS. The lane markings are drawn for reference
only.
Key
1 subject vehicle
2 target vehicles
a
The shaded area illustrates the concept of one possible system. The actual requirements are given in Clause 5.
Figure 1 — LCDAS concept
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International Standard ISO 17387:2026(en)
Intelligent transport systems — Lane change decision aid
systems (LCDAS) — Performance requirements and test
procedures
1 Scope
This document specifies system requirements and test methods for lane change decision aid systems
(LCDAS). LCDAS are intended to warn the driver of the subject vehicle against potential collisions with
vehicles either to the side or to the rear in the adjacent lanes of the subject vehicle and moving in the same
direction as the subject vehicle for lane change manoeuvres. This document addresses LCDAS for use on
forward-moving cars, vans and straight trucks.
This document does not address LCDAS for use on motorcycles or articulated vehicles such as tractor/trailer
combinations and articulated buses.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
subject vehicle
vehicle equipped with the system in question and related to the topic of discussion
3.2
target vehicle
any vehicle that is closing in on the subject vehicle from behind, or any
vehicle that is located in one of the adjacent zones
3.3
coverage zone
entire area to be monitored by the lane change decision aid system (LCDAS), consisting of a specific subset
of the following zones: left adjacent zone, right adjacent zone, left rear zone and right rear zone
Note 1 to entry: A target vehicle located within the coverage zone will thus be detected by the system.
3.4
adjacent zone
zone to the left and right of the subject vehicle
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2. This figure shows the zone concept only. Actual requirements are given in 5.2.

Note 2 to entry: The adjacent zones are intended to cover the lanes adjacent to the subject vehicle. However, the
position and size of the adjacent zones are defined with respect to the subject vehicle and are independent of any lane
markings.
Key
1 subject vehicle
2 left adjacent zone
3 right adjacent zone
Figure 2 — Adjacent zones
3.5
rear zone
zone that is behind and to the sides of the subject vehicle
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3. This figure shows the zone concept only. Actual requirements are given in 5.2.
Note 2 to entry: The rear zones are intended to cover the lanes adjacent to the subject vehicle. However, the position
and size of the rear zones are defined with respect to the subject vehicle and are independent of any lane markings.
Key
1 subject vehicle
2 left rear zone
3 right rear zone
Figure 3 — Rear zones
3.6
lateral clearance
lateral distance between the side of the subject vehicle and the near side of a target
vehicle
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 4.

Key
1 subject vehicle
2 target vehicle
3 lateral clearance
Figure 4 — Lateral clearance
3.7
rear clearance
distance between the rear of the subject vehicle and the front of the target vehicle as
measured along a straight line, or optionally, as estimated along the target vehicle’s estimated path
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5.
Note 2 to entry: This definition applies to target vehicles in the rear zones only.
a) On a straight road measured along b) On a straight road estimated along
a straight line target vehicle path
Key
1 subject vehicle
2 target vehicle
3 rear clearance
Figure 5 — Examples of rear clearance
3.8
closing speed
difference between the target vehicle’s speed and the subject vehicle’s speed
Note 1 to entry: This definition applies to target vehicles in the rear zones only. A positive closing speed indicates that
the target vehicle is closing in on the subject vehicle from the rear.
3.9
time to collision
estimated time that it would take a target vehicle to collide with the subject vehicle if the subject vehicle
were in the target vehicle’s path and the target vehicle’s current closing speed were to remain constant
Note 1 to entry: Time to collision can be estimated by dividing a target vehicle’s rear clearance by its closing speed.
This definition applies to target vehicles in the rear zones only.

3.10
overtaking speed
difference between the subject vehicle’s speed and the target vehicle’s speed when
the subject vehicle is overtaking the target vehicle
Note 1 to entry: A positive overtaking speed indicates that the subject vehicle is moving faster than the target vehicle.
3.11
blind spot warning function
function that detects the presence of target vehicles in one or more of the adjacent zones and provides a
warning to the subject vehicle driver
3.12
closing vehicle warning function
function that detects closing vehicles in one or more of the rear zones and provides a warning to the driver
3.13
lane change warning function
function that combines the blind spot warning function and the closing vehicle warning function
3.14
roadway radius of curvature
horizontal radius of curvature of the road on which the subject vehicle is travelling
3.15
straight road
segment of road for which the curve radius is larger than 5 000 m
3.16
reference point for driver’s eye position
reference for the position of driver’s eyes in longitudinal direction of the subject vehicle
Note 1 to entry: The reference point is located at the centre of the 95th percentile eyellipse on the x-axis of the subject
vehicle.
4 Classification
4.1 Coverage zone classification
4.1.1 General
LCDAS are classified by the minimum required coverage as shown in Table 1. For example, a type I system
shall provide coverage of at least the left and right adjacent zones.
Table 1 — Coverage zone classification
Left adjacent Right adjacent Left rear Right rear
Type Function
zone coverage zone coverage zone coverage zone coverage
Blind spot
I X X
warning
Closing vehicle
II X X
warning
Lane change
III X X X X
warning
4.1.2 Type I systems
Type I systems provide the blind spot warning function only. Type I systems are intended to warn the subject
vehicle driver of target vehicles in the adjacent zones. Type I systems are not required to provide warnings

of target vehicles that are approaching the subject vehicle from the rear. The subject vehicle driver shall
be made aware of the limitations of this type of system, at least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the
owner’s manual shall include the following statement: “This system provides support only within a limited
area beside the vehicle. The system will not necessarily provide adequate warning for vehicles approaching
from the rear.”
4.1.3 Type II systems
Type II systems provide the closing vehicle warning function only. These systems are intended to warn the
subject vehicle driver of target vehicles that are approaching the subject vehicle from the rear. Since type II
systems are not required to provide warnings of target vehicles located adjacent to the subject vehicle,
type II systems are recommended for use on vehicles that have side mirrors with a horizontal field of view
of at least 45° on both sides of the vehicle. If type II systems are used on other vehicles, the owner’s manual
should include the following statement: “The driver is required to turn and look into the adjacent area
before attempting a lane change.” The subject vehicle driver shall be made aware of the limitations of this
type of system, at least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the owner’s manual shall include the following
statement: “This system provides no support for the areas adjacent to the subject vehicle. This system will
not necessarily provide adequate warning for very fast moving vehicles approaching from the rear and will
not necessarily not cover the detection of approaching vehicles in all road curvatures.”
4.1.4 Type III systems
Type III systems provide the blind spot warning function and the closing vehicle warning function. Type III
systems are intended to warn the subject vehicle driver of target vehicles in the adjacent zones and target
vehicles which are approaching the subject vehicle from the rear. The subject vehicle driver shall be made
aware of the limitations of this type of system, at least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the owner’s
manual shall include the following statement: “This system will not necessarily provide adequate warning
for very fast moving vehicles approaching from the rear and will not necessarily cover the detection of
approaching vehicles in all road curvatures.”
4.2 Target vehicle closing speed classification
LCDAS of types II and III are classified based on the maximum approaching target vehicle closing speed
shown in Table 2. A system may belong to more than one of the types listed in Table 2. For example, a highly
capable system may meet or exceed the minimum requirements defined individually for types SAV, MAV and
FAV.
Table 2 — Target vehicle closing speed classification
Maximum target vehicle
closing speed
Type
m/s
SAV 10
MAV 15
FAV 20
NOTE The maximum target vehicle closing speed has a direct effect on the required sensor range and/or
acquisition time. A higher closing speed will require a longer sensor range and/or a shorter acquisition time in order
to detect the target vehicle in sufficient time to give the subject vehicle driver adequate warning.
Figure 6 shows the minimum performance of type SAV, MAV and FAV regarding the relative speed between
the subject vehicle and the target vehicle. LCDAS of types II and III can be capable of operating on curved
roads. There is a relationship between the maximum target vehicle closing speed and the roadway radius of
curvature. For a given curve radius and a typical subject vehicle speed, the closing speed of a target vehicle
is limited by driving dynamics parameters. In addition, the visibility of the target vehicle can be limited due
to the curve radii.
The subject vehicle driver shall be made aware of the limitations of the system, at least in the owner’s manual.
In particular, the owner’s manual shall include the following statement: “This system will not necessarily
provide adequate warning on curves."
Key
X target vehicle closing speed, m/s
1 type SAV - slow
2 type MAV - medium
3 type FAV - fast
Figure 6 — Type SAV, MAV, FAV system minimum performance regarding to target vehicle closing
speed
4.3 Optional target vehicle closing speed classification for road curvature
4.3.1 Overview
In addition to the target vehicle closing speed classification (SAV, MAV or FAV) as shown in Figure 6,
curvature capability provided by LCDAS can also be provided.
An advanced form of LCDAS may use additional sensor input or may integrate additional environmental
information from a map. Such systems can provide the closing vehicle warning function in curvature
situations.
For conformity to this optional classification, roadway curvature shall be related to the expectable maximum
target vehicle closing speed, shown in Table 3.
Types A, B and C represent the relationship between LCDAS types SAV, MAV and FAV in addition to a
minimum roadway curvature:
— type A contains type SAV;
— type B contains type SAV and MAV;
— type C contains type SAV, MAV and FAV.
Table 3 — Target vehicle closing speed classification for road curvature
Maximum target vehicle Minimum roadway radius
closing speed of curvature
Type
m/s m
A 10 125
B 15 250
C 20 500
4.3.2 Type A systems
Figure 7 shows the minimum required region of performance with regard to roadway radius of curvature
and target vehicle closing speed for a type A system. Type A systems can be capable of operating on curved
roads with smaller radii. The subject vehicle driver shall be made aware of the limitations of the system, at
least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the owner’s manual shall include the following statement: “This
system will not necessarily provide adequate warning on curves tighter than [X] metres radius,” where X is
replaced by the tightest curve radius for which the system is designed but not more than 125 m.
Key
X target vehicle closing speed, m/s
Y roadway radius of curvature, m
Figure 7 — Type A system minimum region of performance
4.3.3 Type B systems
Figure 8 shows the minimum required region of performance with regard to roadway radius of curvature
and target vehicle closing speed for a type B system. Type B systems can be capable of operating on curved
roads with smaller radii. The subject vehicle driver shall be made aware of the limitations of the system, at
least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the owner’s manual shall include the following statement: “This
system will not necessarily provide adequate warning on curves tighter than [X] metres radius” where X is
replaced by the tightest curve radius for which the system is designed but not more than 250 m.

Key
X target vehicle closing speed, m/s
Y roadway radius of curvature, m
Figure 8 — Type B system minimum region of performance
4.3.4 Type C systems
Figure 9 shows the minimum required region of performance with regard to roadway radius of curvature
and target vehicle closing speed for a type C system. Type C systems can be capable of operating on curved
roads with smaller radii. The subject vehicle driver shall be made aware of the limitations of the system, at
least in the owner’s manual. In particular, the owner’s manual shall include the following statement: “This
system will not necessarily provide adequate warning on curves tighter than [X] metres radius” where X is
replaced by the tightest curve radius for which the system is designed but not more than 500 m.
Key
X target vehicle closing speed, m/s
Y roadway radius of curvature, m
Figure 9 — Type C system minimum region of performance

5 Functional requirements
5.1 LCDAS state diagram
5.1.1 General
At a minimum, the LCDAS shall operate according to the state diagram in Figure 10.
Figure 10 — LCDAS state diagram
5.1.2 LCDAS inactive state
In the LCDAS inactive state the system shall give no warnings to the driver. This state may be a power off
state or a ready state. In a ready state the system can detect target vehicles, but shall not issue warnings
because the activation criteria are not met.
5.1.3 Activation criteria
5.1.3.1 General
When activated, the LCDAS shall transition from the LCDAS inactive state to the LCDAS active state. Several
activation criteria may be used at the same time. Potential activation criteria include but are not limited to
those described in the following subclauses.
5.1.3.2 Continuous activation
The system may be active continuously (whenever the subject vehicle’s ignition is on).
5.1.3.3 Manual switch activation
The system may be activated manually, e.g. by a toggle switch, a tip switch or a menu-based user interface.
5.1.3.4 Turn signal activation
The system may be activated based on the subject vehicle turn signal status. For instance, if the left turn
signal is on, the system may be activated on the left side of the subject vehicle, while remaining inactive on
the right side of the subject vehicle.

5.1.3.5 Subject vehicle speed activation
The system may be activated based on the subject vehicle speed. If this is the case, then when the subject
vehicle speed is greater than or equal to a certain threshold speed the system will transition to the LCDAS
active state. The threshold speed shall be not more than 16,7 m/s (60 km/h).
For blind spot warning function, the threshold speed should be no more than 8,3 m/s (30 km/h) to cover
urban traffic situations.
5.1.4 LCDAS active state
5.1.4.1 General
In the LCDAS active state the system shall detect target vehicles.
5.1.4.2 Non-warning state
In the non-warning state, the system is active, but the warning requirements are not fulfilled.
5.1.4.3 Warning state
5.1.4.3.1 General
In the warning state the system is active, and the warning requirements are fulfilled.
5.1.4.3.2 Warning level 1 state
In the warning level 1 state the warning requirements are fulfilled but no evaluation criteria are met.
The warning given to the driver in this state shall be a cautionary warning, which is less urgent than the
warnings given in warning level 2 and any subsequent warning levels.
5.1.4.3.3 Evaluation criteria
5.1.4.3.3.1 General
Evaluation criteria are certain parameters that an LCDAS may monitor. Evaluation criteria should be useful
in determining the driver’s intention for changing the lane of travel. If one or more of these evaluation
criteria are met, then the system may transition from the warning level 1 state to warning level 2 and above.
Several evaluation criteria may be used at the same time. Potential evaluation criteria include but are not
limited to those described in the following subclauses.
5.1.4.3.3.2 Turn signal evaluation
The system may evaluate the subject vehicle turn signal status. For instance, if the left turn signal is on, the
system may transition to warning level 2 or higher on the left side of the subject vehicle, while not affecting
the right side of the subject vehicle.
5.1.4.3.3.3 Subject vehicle steering input evaluation
The system may evaluate the steering input by the subject vehicle driver. If, for instance, the system
determines that the driver is initiating a lane change to the left, the system may transition to warning level 2
or higher on the left side of the subject vehicle, while not affecting the right side of the subject vehicle.
5.1.4.3.3.4 Subject vehicle lane position evaluation
The system may evaluate the subject vehicle’s position and/or lateral motion within its lane. If, for instance,
the system determines that the subject vehicle is moving toward or into the lane to the left, the system may

transition to warning level 2 or higher on the left side of the subject vehicle, while not affecting the right side
of the subject vehicle.
5.1.4.3.3.5 Lateral clearance evaluation
The system may evaluate the lateral clearance to a target vehicle. If the system has the ability to measure
lateral clearance, then when the lateral clearance is less than a preset threshold value, the system may
transition to warning level 2 or higher.
5.1.4.3.4 Warning level 2 and above
Warning level 2 and above are optional states. In these states the warning requirements are fulfilled, and
one or more evaluation criteria are met. The warnings given to the driver in these states shall be imminent
warnings that are more urgent than the warning given in the warning level 1 state.
5.2 System performance
5.2.1 General
Lines A – O, illustrated in Figure 11 and defined in the following list, are necessary for the description of the
blind spot warning requirements and the closing vehicle warning requirements. The designations "right",
"left" and "behind" refer to the driving direction of the subject vehicle. The lane markings in Figure 11 are
shown for reference only. All dimensions are given with respect to the subject vehicle.
— Line A shall be parallel to the trailing edge of the subject vehicle, with a distance of 30,0 m behind it.
— Line B shall be parallel to the trailing edge of the subject vehicle, with a distance of 3,0 m behind it.
— Line C shall be parallel to the leading edge of the subject vehicle and 85 cm behind the centre of the
braking pedal on x-axis of the vehicle (longitudinal) representing a reference point for driver’s eye
position.
— Line D shall be the extension in both directions of the leading edge of the subject vehicle.
— Line E shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle and shall be located at the left outermost
edge of the subject vehicle’s body, excluding the exterior mirror.
— Line F shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 0,5 m to the left of the left
outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line G shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 3,0 m to the left of the left
outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line H shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 6,0 m to the left of the left
outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line J shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle and shall be located at the right outermost
edge of the subject vehicle’s body, excluding the exterior mirror.
— Line K shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 0,5 m to the right of the
right outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line L shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 3,0 m to the right of the
right outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line M shall be parallel to the centreline of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 6,0 m to the right of the
right outermost edge of the subject vehicle’s body.
— Line N shall be the extension in both directions of the trailing edge of the subject vehicle.
— Line O shall be parallel to the trailing edge of the subject vehicle, at a distance of 10,0 m behind it.

Key
1 subject vehicle
2 reference point for driver’s eye position
3 left adjacent zone
4 right adjacent zone
Figure 11 — Warning requirements diagram
5.2.2 Minimum detectable target vehicle
The LCDAS shall be capable of detecting target vehicles that are at least the size of a highway-legal motorcycle
with a rider.
5.2.3 Requirements for the blind spot warning function
5.2.3.1 Warning requirements for the blind spot warning function
5.2.3.1.1 General
The blind spot warning function shall provide coverage of the left and right adjacent zones. The minimum
requirement is to warn on a straight road. Means should be considered to avoid false warnings on
curved roads. The lines illustrated in Figure 11 are needed for the description of the blind spot warning
requirements.
NOTE The adjacent zone coverage is intended to supplement the mirror coverage of the subject vehicle.
5.2.3.1.2 Left side blind spot warning requirements
Referring to Figure 11, a left side blind spot warning shall be issued to the subject vehicle driver if a target
vehicle satisfies all of the following conditions:
— any part of the target vehicle is in front of line B;
— the target vehicle is entirely behind line C;
— the target vehicle is entirely to the left of line F;
— any part of the target vehicle is to the right of line G.
If the zone defined by lines A, D, E and H contains neither target vehicles nor any parts thereof, then a left
side blind spot warning shall not be issued.
See Annex A for blind spot warning example cases.
5.2.3.1.3 Right side blind spot warning requirements
Referring to Figure 11, a right side blind spot warning shall be issued to the subject vehicle driver if a target
vehicle satisfies all of the following conditions:
— any part of the target vehicle is in front of line B;
— the target vehicle is entirely behind line C;
— the target vehicle is entirely to the right of line K;
— any part of the target vehicle is to the left of line L.
If the zone defined by lines A, D, J and M contains neither target vehicles nor any parts thereof, then a right
side blind spot warning shall not be issued.
See Annex A for blind spot warning example cases.
5.2.3.2 Optional blind spot warning suppression
If the subject vehicle is overtaking the target vehicle and the target vehicle has entered the adjacent zone
from the front, the blind spot warning may be suppressed for a period of no more than 2 s after the blind
spot warning is first required.

5.2.4 Requirements for the closing vehicle warning function
5.2.4.1 Warning requirements for the closing vehicle warning function
5.2.4.1.1 General
The closing vehicle warning function shall provide coverage of the left and right rear zones. The minimum
requirement is to warn on a straight road. Means should be considered to avoid false warnings on curved
roads. The lines illustrated in Figure 11 are needed for the description of the warning requirements. For
systems having the ability to estimate the geometry of the roadway, these lines may be defined to follow the
curvature of the roadway.
5.2.4.1.2 Left side closing vehicle warning requirements
5.2.4.1.2.1 General
Referring to Figure 11, a left side closing vehicle warning shall be issued to the subject vehicle driver if a
target vehicle satisfies all of the following conditions:
— the target vehicle is entirely behind line B;
— the target vehicle is entirely to the left of line F;
— any part of the target vehicle is to the right of line G;
— the target vehicle’s estimated time to collision is less than or equal to the value given in Table 4.
Table 4 — Closing vehicle warning time to collision by target vehicle closing speed classification
Maximum target vehicle clos-
Time to collision
ing speed for full performance
Type
m/s s
SAV 10 2,5
MAV 15 3,0
FAV 20 3,5
For target vehicles in the left rear zone behind line A, a left side closing vehicle warning shall not be issued if
all target vehicles have estimated times to collision of 7,5 s or more.
For target vehicles located on or beyond line A, a left side closing vehicle warning shall not be issued if either
of the following conditions is true:
— the target vehicle is entirely in front of line N;
— no part of the target vehicle is located in the area between lines E and H.
5.2.4.1.2.2 Optional left side closing vehicle warnings requirements for road curvature
If LCDAS is designed to cover road curvature situations, the following requirements shall be fulfilled.
Referring to Figure 11, a left side closing vehicle warning should be issued to the subject vehicle driver if a
target vehicle satisfies all of the following conditions:
— the target vehicle is entirely behind line B;
— the target vehicle is entirely to the left of line F;
— any part of the target vehicle is to the right of line G;
— the target vehicle’s estimated time to collision is less than or equal to the value given in Table 5.

Table 5 — Closing vehicle warning time to collision by target vehicle closing speed classification for
road curvature
Maximum target vehicle clos-
Time to collision
ing speed for full performance
Type
m/s s
A 10 2,5
B 15 3,0
C 20 3,5
For target vehicles in the left rear zone behind line A, a left side closing vehicle warning should not be issued
if all target vehicles have estimated times to collision of 7,5 s or more.
For target vehicles located on or beyond line A, a left side closing vehicle warning should not be issued if
either of the following conditions is true:
— the target vehicle is entirely in front of of line N;
— no part of the target vehicle is located in the area between lines E and H.
5.2.4.1.3 Right side closing vehicle warning requirement
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