ISO 15005-2017 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 15005-2017 — Road vehicles — Ergonomic aspects of transportation and control systems — Dialogue management principles and compliance procedures. This International Standard defines ergonomic principles for the design of driver–vehicle dialogues with Transport Information and Control Systems (TICS) and provides compliance verification conditions for those requirements.

Abstract

ISO 15005:2017 specifies principles to minimise driver distraction and to ensure safe, usable dialogues between the driver and in‑vehicle TICS while the vehicle is in motion. It addresses single or multiple TICS devices (independent or interconnected) and sets out both normative requirements and procedures for verifying compliance; it excludes TICS failures/malfunctions and controls/displays used for non‑TICS functions.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, edition 2; confirmed in review).
• Publication date: February 2017 (Edition 2).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.180 (Ergonomics); 43.040.15 (Car informatics / On‑board computer systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017).
• Number of pages: 15 (ISO published PDF length).

Scope

The standard applies to the ergonomic design of dialogues between drivers and TICS when the vehicle is in motion, covering interactions mediated by one or multiple devices (independent or interconnected). It defines what constitutes acceptable dialogue behaviour from an ergonomics and safety perspective and describes how to verify compliance with those requirements. It is not applicable to systems without dialogues, to system failures or malfunctions, or to controls/displays used exclusively for non‑TICS functions; provisions may be reconsidered for drivers with special needs.

Key topics and requirements

• Dialogue management principles for TICS design aimed at minimising driver distraction and workload.
• Requirements for the presentation, sequencing and prioritisation of information during driving.
• Guidance on interaction modalities (visual, auditory, tactile) and appropriate use to reduce glance time and visual demand.
• Compliance verification procedures and conditions to assess whether a design meets the normative requirements.
• Applicability to single or multiple, independent or interconnected TICS devices; exclusion of failure/malfunction cases and non‑TICS functions.
• Consideration of special‑needs drivers and possible adaptation of recommendations where appropriate.

Typical use and users

Used by automotive HMI / UX designers, human factors and ergonomics specialists, vehicle OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, validation and test laboratories, regulatory bodies and standards developers. It supports design decisions for in‑vehicle infotainment, navigation, driver assistance interfaces and any TICS where driver attention must be preserved.

Related standards

ISO 15005:2017 replaces ISO 15005:2002 (withdrawn) and is part of the ISO/TC 22/SC 39 family addressing vehicle HMI and driver behaviour. Closely related standards include ISO 15007 (measurement and analysis of driver visual behaviour) and ergonomics standards such as ISO 9241 (human‑centred design and usability guidance) which are commonly used alongside ISO 15005 in evaluation and design work.

Keywords

dialogue management, TICS, human‑machine interface (HMI), driver distraction, ergonomics, transport information and control systems, compliance verification, in‑vehicle infotainment, glance behaviour, usability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15005:2017 is an international standard that defines ergonomic principles and compliance procedures for dialogues between the driver and transport information and control systems (TICS) while driving.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design principles to minimise distraction and maintain safety during driver–TICS interactions, and it specifies how to verify compliance with those principles; it applies to single or multiple TICS devices and excludes system failures/malfunctions and non‑TICS functions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Automotive HMI/UX designers, human factors engineers, OEMs, suppliers, test labs and regulators who design, evaluate or certify in‑vehicle information and control interfaces.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 15005:2017 (Edition 2) is the current edition that replaced ISO 15005:2002; the 2017 edition was reviewed and confirmed during its review cycle.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of a set of ISO documents addressing vehicle ergonomics and TICS under ISO/TC 22/SC 39 (for example ISO 15007 for driver visual behaviour) and is commonly used alongside broader human‑system interaction standards such as ISO 9241.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Dialogue management, TICS, HMI, driver distraction, ergonomics, compliance verification, glance behaviour, usability.