The virtual reality experience powered by the Samsung Gear VR enables young drivers to watch a virtual version of themselves being cut out of a totalled car and receiving medical treatment. All participants were found to show elevated heart rates during the VR experience and one even reported experiencing sympathy pains from an injection. A participant who had previously been involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of two friends described the VR experience as “very good,” but asked for it to be turned off as he found it too realistic. After watching the VR experience one participant even claimed that she doesn't want to get inside a car ever again! The idea behind this experience was to teach young drivers about the potential for disaster when they're not paying attention behind the wheel. Hopefully, this will teach them to be more careful when on the road. You can check out a small part of this VR experience here.
