VR street smarts: new training could keep kids safe from cars

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) training program can help 7-8 year old children learn to cross streets more safely. 98 healthy, English-speaking children were split into three groups: VR training, real street-side training, or no training. Researchers measured how well children chose safe crossing spots and timed their crossings before and after training. The goal was to see if VR could be an effective and practical alternative to real-world training for preventing pedestrian injuries.