Deakin's Truckwise Roadshow will increase heavy vehicle safety

Deakin University's Truckwise Roadshow will receive crucial funding from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), supported by the Australian Government.

The Roadshow will provide invaluable heavy vehicle education for young drivers.

Project lead and Deakin University Head of the School of Engineering and Director of the CADET Virtual Reality lab Professor Ben Horan said:

'The Roadshow aims to increase awareness of safety around heavy vehicles through virtual reality experiences where young drivers can learn to interact in ways not achievable in the real-world.'

A continuation of an earlier program that started in 2022, the project will be delivered over the next two years.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said Deakin University is one of 16 grantees that will receive funding as part of a $3.9 million investment towards HVSI projects.

'The delivery of Deakin University's project will contribute towards making Australia’s roads safer for all users,' said Mr Petroccitto.

'Each project is designed to improve heavy vehicle safety, such as heavy vehicle driver education training technologies, first aid safety training, and recruitment campaigns to entice young people into a career in trucking.'

For more information visit www.nhvr.gov.au/hvsi