This paper demonstrates a novel car-following model focused on passenger
comfort, for example, a rapid deceleration will make passengers
uncomfortable. The brake comfort model of car following was set up
according to the relationship between vehicle deceleration and passenger
comfort levels.
The model calculates the controlled car's acceleration by measuring the
distance between the controlled car and its preceding car, as well as the
velocity of the controlled car.
By controlling the car's acceleration, the model is able to keep riders feeling
comfortable. The friction coefficient between the car and the road surface is
also considered. Experiments show that the model is highly compatible with
real cases.
