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The assessment is based on high-level safety requirements [3] aiming to determine whether the vehicle can operate safely within its operational design domain (ODD) by examining scenarios linked to road users' behaviour, environmental conditions, and driver behaviour. A consensus exists that to evaluate an ADS implementation reliably, there is a need to employ a combination of methods to validate the capabilities; hence, NATM's multimethodologies (pillars) approach includes a scenarios catalogue that combines accelerated (simulation) testing, the test track, real-world testing, audit/assessment procedures, and in-service monitoring and reporting. This work focuses on the challenges related to an independent assessment of the safety of automated vehicles and the importance of robust safety-assessment frameworks. Such a testing framework must bridge the gap between the marketing portrayal and the actual performance of such systems in real operating conditions. It requires industry, government, and academia collaboration to develop a framework that ensures this technology's safe and responsible development and deployment. Despite the availability of safety-assessment frameworks, standards, and guidelines, there remains a need for detailed practical guidance in conducting safety assessments for ADSs. This necessity arises from the current work's general nature, which often lacks the specificity required to address the challenges posed by the complex operational contexts  
Figure 1: In the type-approval process, key entities include the OEM, Homologation Authority, and Homologation Technical Service Provider. of ADSs. This is especially true for the assessment tasks envisioned by a technical service provider, which are complex and require expertise in multiple domains, including technology, human factors, risk management, and safety regulations. Moreover, ADS technology is rapidly evolving, and new safety and performance requirements are emerging as the technology advances. However, a significant challenge arises due to the limited availability of information before the evaluation process begins, necessitating the need for proactive guidance. By providing technical service providers with anticipatory practical guidance, they can better prepare and navigate the assessment process, identify relevant tests, and address the challenges of establishing confidence in ADSs' safety and user awareness. An assessment template can be crucial in conducting comprehensive evaluations of ADSs by capturing all assessable attributes. Yet, given the complexity and evolving nature of ADSs, achieving a fully comprehensive evaluation using a single template is currently unattainable. To address this challenge, our contribution is threefold. First, we introduce a novel method for constructing specialised subsets of assessment templates tailored to ADSs and their specific reliance on KETs. We employ an approach that involves gathering requirements through stakeholder data collection and use cases. From these requirement groups, we derive relevant attributes that serve as the foundation for our assessment templates. In this context, requirement attributes are precisely defined as properties of a requirement that capture essential information that is well-suited for evaluation. Secondly, we put our proposed method into action by exploring requirements associated with two ubiquitous enabling technologies in ADSs: positioning and communication. Furthermore, we address the quality attribute of cybersecurity in the context of its intersection with safety considerations. This analysis results in creating specialised templates that offer a more focused and targeted approach. These templates provide forward-thinking, practical guidance tailored to assessing ADSs, ensuring an effective and thorough evaluation process. Third, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the assessment templates through a use case involving a remotely assisted truck.