Watch Our Defensive Driving in Virtual Reality
This video features real footage from our VR driving simulator, showcasing a defensive driving scenario.
The experience trains drivers to identify early warning signs, anticipate danger, and respond effectively—helping build safer driving behavior through immersive practice.
The Hidden Hazard (Pedestrian Awareness)
The Scenario: A ball rolls into the street between parked cars, followed by a child or pet.
The Goal: Train drivers to look for “pre-hazard” cues and anticipate what they can’t yet see.
The Intersection “Red-Runner”
The Scenario: A vehicle in the cross-traffic lane ignores their red light just as you enter the intersection.
The Goal: Master the habit of scanning left and right even when you have a green light.
Surface Slip (Traction Management)
The Scenario: A sudden transition from dry pavement to a patch of black ice or an oil-slicked road during rain.
The Goal: Learn how to steer into a skid and manage braking without losing control of the vehicle.
The Blind Spot Intruder (Highway Merging)
The Scenario: An aggressive vehicle accelerates into your rear-quarter blind spot during a lane change.
The Goal: Reinforce the necessity of a physical shoulder check before every steering maneuver.
The High-Speed Blowout (Vehicle Emergency)
The Scenario: A front tire suddenly bursts while you are traveling at highway speeds.
The Goal: Practice maintaining a straight path and resisting the urge to slam on the brakes during a mechanical failure.
The Distraction Trap (Reaction Times)
The Scenario: An interface alert or phone notification triggers just as the lead vehicle performs an emergency stop.
The Goal: Provide a safe environment to experience how a split-second distraction makes a collision inevitable.
The Low-Sun Glare (Visual Obstruction)
The Scenario: Turning a corner into direct, blinding sunlight that hides a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
The Goal: Learn to use sun visors, lane markings, and speed reduction to navigate when visibility is suddenly compromised.
Emergency Yield (Priority Response)
The Scenario: Sirens approach from behind in heavy traffic where there is no clear shoulder to pull onto.
The Goal: Practice making calm, legal, and safe decisions to clear a path for first responders under pressure.
The Rural Curve (Speed Management)
The Scenario: Navigating a sharp, unmarked curve on a narrow country road with an oversized vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
The Goal: Master the “slow-in, fast-out” technique and maintain lane positioning in tight, high-speed environments.
The Ghost Cyclist (Urban Sharing)
The Scenario: A cyclist enters your path from a sidewalk or “dooring” zone while you are preparing for a right-hand turn.
The Goal: Develop the habit of checking the “mirror-blind spot” sequence specifically for smaller, faster-moving road users.