On 30 April, the city of Zurich is offering a free bike training course including Virtual Reality (VR) simulators for adults in cooperation with Pro Velo. The event takes place in Affoltern and Schwamendingen. instead of.
Who hasn't experienced this? You're out and about in the city on your bike and many questions arise: Am I allowed to turn here? Who has right of way here? What does this sign mean? As an adult, it's often several years since you learnt to ride a bike.
That's why the city of Zurich, together with Pro Velo, is offering free bike training courses for adults on Saturday, 30 April: one at the Hürstholz school in Affoltern and one at the Saatlen school in Schwamendingen. The professionals from Pro Velo will explain the most important and latest traffic rules for cyclists in an uncomplicated setting. The training begins with a theoretical part, followed by practical exercises in road traffic.
The virtual reality (VR) simulators from "Am Steuer nie" and the Traffic Department will be on site for all accompanying persons. There will also be a great pump track and a wheel of fortune. This supporting programme is also free of charge and can be used without registration.
At the wheel Never simulators
With the VR driving simulators from At the wheel Never restrictions candistractions in road traffic and their effects on driving behaviour.ability can be experienced virtually. Because dith the VR glasses, road traffic can be experienced realistically. During the ride in the simulator, participants decide for themselves what they want to focus on. and have the feeling of being in the centre of the situation. Dangers with which in everyday life must be recognised at an early stage and reacted to correctly. can be simulated. The following influences on driving ability can be simulated: Subsubstance consumption, tiredness and distraction. The delay in reaction time and the restricted perception, such as tunnel vision, become clear.
"Am Steuer Nie" is part of the network of addiction prevention centres in the canton of Zurich.
Source: am Steuer nie / lokalinfo
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