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Training children in road crossing skills using a roadside simulation.

D S Young1, D N Lee

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Five-year-old children improved road-crossing skills using a new simulation method. This training enhanced their ability to assess traffic gaps and cross safely, reaching near-adult proficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Child development
  • Road safety research
  • Traffic psychology

Background:

  • Previous studies indicated five-year-olds' lower proficiency in road crossing compared to older children.
  • A single-lane traffic simulation showed promise but highlighted age-related differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess training programs for five-year-olds using a two-way traffic simulation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the simulation in improving road-crossing skills in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Children practiced road crossing in a "pretend road" simulation with two-way traffic.
  • Adult performance in the simulation and real-world crossing was compared to validate the method.

Main Results:

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  • Five-year-olds significantly improved gap assessment and promptness in crossing after guided practice.
  • Trained children achieved adult-level success in completing crossings within safe traffic gaps.
  • Performance was maintained over a three-week break, and one-way traffic practice did not transfer to two-way scenarios.

    • Conclusions:

    • The road-crossing simulation effectively trains five-year-olds, developing competence typically seen in older children.
    • The simulation offers a safe environment for children to enhance road-crossing skills, suggesting its value for road safety programs.