Given the current proliferation of active safety features on new
vehicles, especially for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
and Highly Automated Driving (HAD) technologies, it is evident that
there is a need for testing methods beyond a vehicle level physical
test. This paper will discuss the current state of the art in the
industry for simulation-based verification and validation (V&V)
testing methods. These will include, but are not limited to,
"Hardware-in-the-Loop", "Software-in-the-Loop",
"Model-in-the-Loop", "Driver-in-the-Loop", and
any other suitable combinations of the aforementioned. Aspects of
the test processes and needed components for simulation will be
addressed, detailing the scope of work needed for various types of
testing. The paper will provide an overview of standardized test
aspects, active safety software validation methods, best practices
and standards. The focus will be on trade-offs of cost and
performance, as well as providing general guidance for the type of
testing necessary for different phases of product development and
implementation. Specific example applications, such as Forward
Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking functions, will
be examined relative to the V&V processes.