Need for Safety

Need for Safety is a driving simulation that showcases the utilities of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems in modern cars. Get to five objectives in the quickest time, all while avoiding collisions with the suite of ADAS tools to guide you.

Problem
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, or ADAS, is a family of safety features built in to many modern vehicles today. Their goal is to help the driver remain aware of their surroundings or intervene in situations where the driver did not, but how many people are familiar with them? As today’s vehicles become more advanced, we need ways of teaching younger audiences to prepare them for when they get on the road.

We wanted to build this in the form of a driving simulator game. This way, we can keep people engaged by having them perform tasks while teaching them how to use these advanced safety features. The simple game loop allows users to hone their skills with less intermediary time and allowing more practice with ADAS features.

Instructions

Controls
W - Forward
A - Steer left
D - Steer right
S - Brake/Reverse
Space - Handbrake
Escape - Restart the level (useful when stuck)

HUD
Above the windshield is a display. The arrow points to where on the map the objective is, which is marked clearly with a tall cylinder. The destination counter shows many destinations the player has reached so far.

Objective
Touch all five destinations while minimizing collisions with the environment and other cars. Use the suite of ADAS features to help you!

• Emergency Autobrake - The car will detect imminent head-on collisions and brake accordingly.
• Adaptive Cruise Control - While driving behind cars directly in front of you, this will ensure that you won't collide with them.
• Rear View Camera - A camera allows the driver to see what's immediately behind the car at all times.
• Blind Side Detection - The car will alert the driver when something is beside them via lights inside the car.

Contributors

Team 1 of the CS Game Design Competition 2024

• Orion Capell
• Luis Luna
• Andrew Pruitt

Contact
For help and feedback, contact lunal@oregonstate.edu