Abstract:Based on the realistic driving behavior data collected by Shanghai Naturalistic Driving Study, an automatic extraction algorithm was developed and 4 734 cutin events were identified. This study aims to make indepth analyses on the characteristics of cutin preparation, execution and its impacts on the following vehicle. The results show that cutins are mostly motivated by avoiding slow preceding vehicles in the original lane. Cutin duration and turn signal usage of the Chinese drivers are both less than those of the United States, which shows a more aggressive driving style. About 15% of the followers accelerate with a speed change rate of more than 10% in response to cutin behavior for their discourtesy or intolerance. Compared to freeways and expressways, the cutin behavior on surface roads has a greater impact on the following vehicles and it is more dangerous with higher risks.