Use of Augmented Reality in Road Safety Education to Prevent Accidents Involving Cyclists

Abstract

In Colombia, coexistence between motor vehicles and bicycles on public roads represents a growing challenge for road safety, reflected in a high rate of accidents and injuries. Despite the existence of specific legislation, such as Law 1811 of 2016, which establishes a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between cars and cyclists, the effective application and compliance with these regulations remain limited. Traditional road safety training methodologies have proven insufficient to generate sustainable behavioral changes among drivers and cyclists. This research proposes an innovative methodology based on the integration of immersive experiences through augmented reality (AR) in road safety training processes, with the objective of strengthening risk perception and safe decision-making. A review of Colombian legislation is conducted, and successful international experiences in the use of AR for accident prevention are examined. The methodology is structured under Stanford’s CIFE “Horseshoe” framework, allowing the problem to be addressed through intuition, literature review, formulation of research questions, and the design of tasks and methods. The findings suggest that AR can be an effective tool to reduce accident rates and improve the training of road users, providing recommendations for the implementation of pilot programs and guiding future lines of research.