Assessing the Effect of Hazard Perception Training on Driving Ability

Improving driving safety is an ongoing challenge with far reaching consequences for Canadians. One method of improving driving safety is by improving driver performance with hazard perception training. Hazard perception is a driver’s ability to anticipate dangers in the road environment and is predictive of the likelihood of being in a crash. Several countries including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Australia have introduced this training as part of getting a license but there is no current equivalent in Canada. The objective of this project is to investigate the usefulness of a purpose-built Canadian-based hazard perception training program. A sample of participants will partake in a hazard perception training program. Performance on a road test will be compared between those that took part in the additional training and those that did not. These results will provide evidence-based suggestions for future policies regarding requirements for new drivers in British Columbia.

Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Kingstone

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Partner:

Project Whitecard Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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