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Adaption processes become important each time a driving situation embodies one or several unfamiliar components. These processes involve a behavioural change emerging into previously established behavioural patterns. Research shows that behavioural changes due to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are on a continuum ranging from an increase to a decrease in safety. This chapter reviews concepts, theoretical models as well as empirical research regarding these behavioural changes. The literature reviews showed the need for a Model capturing the most relevant factors inducing behavioural adaptation which resulted in the development of a ‘Joint Conceptual Theoretical Framework (JCTF) of Behavioural Adaptation in Response to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems’. Alongside, the traditional OECD definition of behavioural adaptation to driving assistance technologies is critically discussed by investigating its main assumptions and its adequacy for current on-market and future ADAS applications.