Validation of a bicycle simulator for road safety research

S O'Hern; J Oxley; M Stevenson

Journal article

Validation of a bicycle simulator for road safety research

S O'Hern, J Oxley, M Stevenson

Accident Analysis and Prevention | PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD | Published : 2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2017.01.002

Abstract

The study's aim was to assess the behavioural validity of participants using of a newly developed bicycle simulator with respect to a range of cycling performance measures collected both using the cycling simulator and on-road. The validation study consisted of a within-subjects study design comparing participants riding on-road with riding in the simulator. The study recruited 26 participants ranging in age from 18 to 35 years (M = 25.0, SD = 4.8). Absolute validity was established for measures of spatial positioning including average lane position, deviation in lane position and average passing distance from kerbside parked cars. Relative validity was established for the average speed of c..

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Mark Stevenson Author

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SAFER CYCLING AND THE URBAN ROAD ENVIRONMENT

This project aims to improve the safety of cyclists while maintaining mobility in the urban road environment. By focusing on the safety of o..

Grants

Awarded by Australian Research Council

Funding Acknowledgements

This project was supported by the Australian Research Council Grant Number: LP130100380. The project is a collaborative partnership between Monash University, University of Melbourne, Curtin University, Main Roads WA, VicRoads, The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), The Cycling Promotion Fund and the Amy Gillett Foundation.