The apparatus (1) has a communication unit (10) e.g. mobile telephone, for detecting traffic information (18), and a sensor unit (11) for detecting vehicle information (19) over a target vehicle. An information retrieval determination unit (13) forecasts crossing arrival time of the target vehicle and a movable object. A human machine interface information output control unit (15) controls output of human machine interface information (17) based on determination result of the determination unit, where the interface information contains information retrieval parameter and alertness request. An independent claim is also included for an information retrieval method.
Information retrieval apparatus for supporting two wheel motor vehicle during accidents related with left turns, has control unit controlling output of human machine interface information based on determination result of determination unit