This study explores and demonstrates how driver posture prediction simulation can be combined with direct vision assessment in order to evaluate direct vision for drivers with diverse body size. A DHM tool is used to iteratively test seat and steering wheel configurations to find a comfortable posture for 58 different manikins, and then perform vision analysis of the external environment around the vehicle. The presented study should not be used as a basis for any vehicle design but should be seen as a demonstration of a proposed simulation process. The study indicates that when different simulation and assessment methods are combined a more comprehensive analysis of the driver ergonomics can be achieved during the vehicle design process. Even though the suggested approach is time consuming and will test a lot of non-acceptable configurations, it can give answers to what would happen if the size and position of the adjustment ranges would change.
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