Virtual Hazard Perception: Distinguishing Novice Drivers by Experience in a VR Training Environment

The proposed research explores how a virtual reality (VR) driving simulation can assess drivers’ ability to perceive hazards and how accurately it reflects their real-world driving experience. Participants from UBC will engage in a lab-based VR simulation where they will navigate various driving scenarios with the goal of identifying potential road hazards. Their performance will be scored, and the data will be analyzed, to determine if the VR simulation can accurately predict the amount of driving experience participants have. This project will help Project Whitecard, the partner organization, assess the potential of VR-based training tools for driving safety and education providing valuable insights for future driver training programs across Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Kingstone

Student:

Partner:

Project Whitecard Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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