In a Moving Car, 'Mr. Bear Driver' Teaches Kids to Follow Traffic Rules
Laura McQuarrie — May 19, 2016 — Autos
References: plimba-ursul.ro & adsoftheworld
'Bear Ride' is an app from the Automobile Club of Romania that serves two purposes—it keeps kids from getting bored on long road trips and simultaneously, teaches them the rules of the road.
What makes the game even more interesting is that it is activated inside of a moving car in order to provide a more real gaming experience. For instance, the speed of the moving vehicle in-game is a reflection of a real vehicle's motion.
In order to educate the next generation, as well as correct the behaviors of adults currently on the roads, this game penalizes players when limits are exceeded and speed is not safely reduced. Most educational games are bound to have a direct influence on players, but it's rare to see an activity of this kind that an also change the way others behave.
What makes the game even more interesting is that it is activated inside of a moving car in order to provide a more real gaming experience. For instance, the speed of the moving vehicle in-game is a reflection of a real vehicle's motion.
In order to educate the next generation, as well as correct the behaviors of adults currently on the roads, this game penalizes players when limits are exceeded and speed is not safely reduced. Most educational games are bound to have a direct influence on players, but it's rare to see an activity of this kind that an also change the way others behave.
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Driving Games - Real-time driving games that simulate driving conditions and enforce traffic rules for educational purposes.
2. Interactive Educational Apps - Interactive educational apps that gamify learning and make it more engaging for children, such as Bear Ride.
3. Gamification of Road Safety Education - The gamification of road safety education to increase engagement and improve understanding of traffic rules in a fun and interactive way.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can use real-time driving games to teach students about road safety and driving rules in a fun and engaging way.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore incorporating educational games and apps like Bear Ride to educate children and enforce safety while in motion.
3. Technology - The technology industry can create more interactive and innovative educational apps, such as real-time driving games, that can change the way people learn and interact with new information.
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