![]() “Hazard perception is critical to driving. Split second decisions can be the difference between a near miss or a crash. New drivers in particular need to know how to effectively scan the road and surroundings to allow enough time to respond to hazards,” says RACV’s Policy Lead-Safety Elvira Lazar. ![]() The computer-based test is specifically designed to evaluate the driver’s ability to anticipate, recognise and respond to real-world hazards in real-time. ![]() The statistic further highlights the importance for Learner drivers to be aware of the hazards and dangers they will face when getting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle.īefore attempting a driving test, novice drivers, those who need to convert to a probationary licence and those who will convert to a full licence need to pass the Hazard Perception Test. TAC data shows that the number of probationary driver crashes reduces by about a third following the first year of driving experience. It might be an uncomfortable fact for any parent of a P plater to know, but data shows that probationary drivers have a greater crash risk compared to any other demographic using Victorian roads. A new platform helping young and inexperienced drivers stay safe on the road.
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