TThe project aimed to investigate how hazard perception and responding is affected by level of experience as a motorcycle rider and to assess the extent to which hazard perception and responding can be improved by specific training. Very few visually-based tests have been used in licensing in other parts of the world. Motorcycle simulation shows promise in the short-term as a research tool for the evaluation of different training programs with respect to hazard perception. In the longer-term, PC-based simulations may be useful for motorcyclist hazard perception training. A useful first step in assessing the need for a specific motorcycle hazard perception test would be to examine the relationship between scores on the current Hazard Perception Test and actual hazard perception ability of motorcycle riders. Other issues in relation to the future of hazard perception training and testing for motorcyclists relate to format of presentation, content, and structure of the licensing system. The opportunity may also exist to evaluate training and testing methods using a motorcycle simulator located in Sydney. (Author/publisher)
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