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• Schöner, Dr. Hans-Peter. "Testing and Verification of Active Safety Systems with Coordinated Automotive Driving." (Nov. 17, 2010) http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/esv/esv21/09-0187.pdf
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