When a Child Crosses a Road (VIDEO)

University of Iowa

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New research shows children may struggle when crossing a busy road. Two reasons are perceptual judgment and motor skills, which were identified in a series of tests in which children crossed a street with traffic in a realistic, simulated environment.

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Hank Virtual Environments Lab, University of Iowa

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