Development and Validity of Chinese Hazard Perception Test

Abstract

Due to the evidence supporting the notion that drivers’ hazard perception ability was associated with their accident involvement, many reaction time-based hazard perception tests were developed for driver training and licensing. The present study aimed to develop a video-based hazard perception test and validate it in Chinese drivers. Seventy-two video clips were shown to 41 experienced drivers and 57 novice drivers. Drivers were asked to click the left mouse button quickly when they detected a potential hazard. The data revealed a 35 video-based test. Novice drivers responded to the hazards significantly slower than did experienced drivers, controlling for gender, age, and years of education. The differences in response latencies between accident-free and accident-involved drivers indicated the test was highly useful for Chinese drivers. These findings suggested that the test was a reliable and valid tool for assessing Chinese drivers’ hazard perception ability.