Virtual Reality Driver Assessment & Training
Immersive hazard perception and prediction experiences designed to improve hazard awareness and support safer decision-making.
Developed through research at Nottingham Trent University, our virtual reality solutions use 360-degree environments to assess and train the cognitive skills that underpin safer driving.
Car • Van • HGV • Tractor • Motorcycle • Research-led VR
Built for immersive driver development
Designed around real driving behaviour
- 360-degree hazard perception experiences
- Hazard prediction and awareness training
- Vehicle-specific VR scenarios
- Online and headset-based delivery options
Evidence-led innovation
Virtual reality that goes beyond novelty
“VR hazard perception was at least as effective as traditional screen-based methods at distinguishing safer from less-safe drivers, while participants preferred the immersive VR experience.”
This research was conducted at Nottingham Trent University by the team behind Esitu Solutions and informed the development of the VR assessment and training content available today.
Why virtual reality?
Virtual reality allows drivers to experience realistic driving situations in an immersive environment, supporting hazard awareness, driver development and safer decision-making.
Natural observation
Drivers can look left and right, monitor their surroundings and identify developing hazards in a way that more closely reflects real-world driving behaviour.
Safe exposure to risk
Drivers can experience challenging situations and practise recognising hazards without the consequences associated with real-world errors.
Greater engagement
Our research found that our VR content was rated as more realistic, immersive and engaging than traditional approaches, informing its continued development.
Vehicle-specific delivery
Our VR assessment and training uses footage captured from real vehicles to the hazards faced by car, van, HGV, tractor and motorcycle drivers.
Virtual reality assessment and training
Esitu’s VR tools can be used to assess driver risk, support targeted intervention and deliver engaging driver development.
Virtual Reality Assessment
Our VR assessments use 360-degree footage filmed from real vehicles to measure hazard awareness and risk-taking behaviour, helping organisations identify driver risk and target support more effectively.
- Measure hazard awareness and anticipation
- Assess risk-taking behaviour in realistic scenarios
- Identify strengths, weaknesses and development needs
- Support proactive driver risk management
Virtual Reality Training
Our VR training modules support driver development through immersive scenarios, expert guidance and feedback designed to improve understanding of safer driving.
- Expose drivers to challenging situations safely
- Use guided feedback to reinforce safer strategies
- Support hazard awareness and decision-making
- Provide engaging, targeted driver development
Vehicle-specific VR content
Our VR assessment and training content is designed around the hazards faced by different driver groups, helping ensure scenarios are relevant to the vehicles they operate.
Car VR
Immersive hazard perception and driver development content filmed from a car driver’s perspective.
Get in touch →
Van VR
VR content designed around the hazards encountered by professional van drivers.
Get in touch → HGV VR
VR assessment and training content supporting hazard awareness in heavy goods vehicles.
Get in touch →
Tractor VR
VR content designed for agricultural and rural driving environments.
Get in touch →
Motorcycle VR
Motorcycle-specific VR content designed to support rider hazard awareness.
View motorcycle assessment →Beyond the headset
Our VR solutions can be delivered as assessments, training modules, classroom-based courses or bespoke programmes designed around your drivers, vehicles and objectives.
VR assessment
Use immersive assessment content to identify driver strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
VR training
Deliver immersive training modules designed to improve hazard awareness and reinforce safer decision-making.
Classroom courses
Integrate VR into instructor-led sessions of around one hour for each vehicle type, supporting discussion, reflection and learning.
Bespoke programmes
Work with Esitu to design tailored programmes or modules aligned to your audience, delivery needs and safety objectives.
Featured example
Reed in Partnership: VR driver training for young and novice drivers
Esitu designed, delivered and evaluated a virtual reality driver training programme for young and novice drivers, combining classroom-based learning with immersive VR activities.
Read the Reed case study →From enquiry to delivery
A straightforward route to implementation
Whether you're looking for a single demonstration, a classroom course or a wider driver development programme, we work with you to ensure implementation is straightforward and aligned to your objectives.
Discover
We discuss your drivers, vehicles and objectives to identify the most appropriate assessment, training and delivery approach.
Deliver
Participants complete immersive VR activities independently, in facilitated sessions or as part of classroom-based learning.
Reflect
Drivers receive feedback and opportunities for discussion to reinforce learning and safer decision-making.
Develop
Insights from assessment and training can support targeted interventions, ongoing development and wider road safety initiatives.
Request a VR demo or more information
Tell us a little about your organisation and we’ll be in touch to discuss the most suitable VR assessment and training options.
Let's find the right VR solution for your drivers
Whether you’re looking to assess driver risk, deliver targeted training or explore immersive learning, we’ll help you identify the most suitable VR solution for your organisation.
- Evidence-led approach
- Vehicle-specific content
- Tailored recommendations
Ready to bring virtual reality into driver development?
Discover how immersive assessment, training and classroom-based learning could support your organisation, helping improve hazard awareness and safer decision-making.
