HazardHero
An interactive hazard and risk perception game for young drivers. Real footage, instant feedback, a score to beat and consequences for what you miss.
What it is
Players watch real driving clips featuring young people and click when they see a hazard or a risk - a distracted passenger, an unexpected road user. Correct clicks score points and get immediate feedback. Miss one of four key hazards and you see the outcome, from a horse kicking the car to a near miss with a motorcyclist.
Originally developed for the British Horse Society with funding from Warwickshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, HazardHero now sits in the Toolbox for all members. It works online or in a room, which makes it ideal for schools, colleges and outreach events.
Players can opt in to follow-up emails with advice for new drivers, and custom codes let you run local competitions and track engagement in your area.
Preview
HazardHero - a minute of play. A screen capture of the game as players see it on their phones: spot the hazards, beat the clock, climb the leaderboard.
Why hazard perception matters
Research by Robert Isler at Waikato University and others links strong hazard perception to reduced crash risk, better situational awareness and better decisions under pressure. HazardHero adds risk perception - the distracted passenger, the social pressure - to the hazard training.
Who it is for
- Pre-driver and young driver programmes
- Schools, colleges and youth events
- Online young driver campaigns
What you get
- Full access to the game
- Custom competition codes
- Engagement data for your area
- Print and digital signposting materials
How you can use it
- Available to Toolbox members, and on its own from the Supermarket at £975 per year (ex VAT).
- Branded with your logo
- Use across your own channels and share with local partners during the licence
Toolbox membership includes every resource, the Expert Panel and the Vision Zero Community for your whole organisation.
HazardHero - a minute of play
A screen capture of the game as players see it on their phones: spot the hazards, beat the clock, climb the leaderboard.