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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Traffic Safety Research
  • Pedestrian Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Road safety is a critical concern for pedestrians of all ages.
  • Existing hazard perception tests primarily target drivers, leaving a gap in pedestrian-specific training.
  • Developing effective methods to teach pedestrians to identify and respond to on-road hazards is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel interactive computerized system for training pedestrians in safe street crossing.
  • To enhance pedestrians' ability to detect on-road hazards.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the hazard perception test for pedestrians (HPTP) across different age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an interactive computerized Hazard Perception Test for Pedestrians (HPTP) using video clips of hazardous scenarios.
  • Recruited 359 participants across three age groups (children, adults, older persons) assigned to practice and control conditions.
  • Administered pretests, practice sessions, and posttests to evaluate learning and skill improvement.

Main Results:

  • Participants in practice groups, particularly children and adults, demonstrated significant score improvements from pretest to posttest.
  • Children in practice groups showed increased use of navigation keys, indicating better engagement with the training.
  • Adults achieved the highest scores, followed by children, and then older persons, with men generally outperforming women.

Conclusions:

  • The developed HPTP is an effective tool for improving pedestrian hazard perception and safe street crossing skills.
  • The training system shows promise for enhancing road safety awareness among diverse pedestrian populations.
  • Further research can explore age-specific adaptations and long-term effectiveness of the HPTP.