Safety in Use and Automated Driving in Consideration of the New ISO 21448

The article delves into the critical aspects of safety in use and automated driving, emphasizing the need to comply with the new ISO 21448 standards. BMW's holistic approach to assessing and proving the safety of complex vehicle systems is highlighted. The text discusses the shift in responsibility from the driver to the vehicle, particularly in SAE level 3 systems, and the challenges in identifying and managing complex scenarios within specified Operational Design Domains (ODDs). It also differentiates between functional safety and safety in use, focusing on the intended use and foreseeable misuse of automated driving functions. The methodology for a safety in use analysis, called SOTIF Analysis and Risk Assessment (SARA), is detailed, providing a structured approach to evaluating potential risks and controllability in various use cases. The article offers a detailed summary of the assessment process, including examples and ratings for severity of injury and controllability, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the field.