A situation is a state, condition or scenario in the environment that may influence the vehicle. The Situation may be further detailed by a functional definition in the EnvironmentModel.<br/><br/>Semantics:<br/>Situation represents a state, condition or scenario that is external to the vehicle.<br/>
Name: traffic
A definition of the traffic situation in terms of adjacent vehicles, pedestrians and other dynamic aspects. Represents the external and dynamic aspects of the vehicle operating situation.
Name: environment
A definition of the road environment in terms of road conditions, lanes, geometry, etc. Represents the external and static aspects of the vehicle operating situation.