VR BIKE
PREVENTION WORK
Features of the VR Bike relevant to prevention work
In many situations, the VR Bike enables a change of perspective and thus sensitization of the various road users to the other partners.
Features hardware
Both the steering, the two brakes, the pedaling speed and the direction of view are recorded. A corresponding fan system was also integrated to generate wind and thus make the experience even more realistic.
Situations relevant to prevention
Braking distance for testing reaction time, braking distance, stopping distance
roundabout situations
turning situations
Visibility at night through dark clothing, lack of light
change of perspective
Change of perspective when turning from cyclist to truck driver
Change of perspective from cyclist to driver when turning left
Change of perspective from cyclist to car driver when reversing
Change of perspective from car driver to cyclist when passing too close (currently being implemented)
Dutch handle when opening doors