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Here's what you'll typically see during a visit to RoadZone. We recommend you leave about an hour to explore. We've even got a few of the exhibits available for you to try online - scroll down!

Buckle Up

Investigate the benefits of seatbelts using a simulated crash test.

Coming At You

Compare reaction time distances and braking distances at different speeds.

Corner Of Your Eye

Highlight the importance of peripheral vision.

Danger Zone

Increase traffic awareness and risk spotting abilities.

Design A Helmet

Investigate how helmets protect the head during a crash.

How Bright Are You?

Identify how cyclists and pedestrians can be more visible in traffic.

How Fast?

Test your ability to judge the speed of approaching vehicles.

Keys Please

Highlight the effect alcohol has on people’s ability to drive.

Peer In Your Head

Highlight the influence of peers in decisions about risk taking.

Stepping Out

Demonstrate the need to judge traffic speed and spacing when crossing a road.

Stopping Distance

Demonstrate the increase in braking distance required when increasing the speed.

Try it online!

Street Quiz

Test knowledge of road sense and road rules.

Three Second Rule

Highlight the need to keep a three second gap (and therefore distance) between travelling vehicles.

Try it online!

Tune In

Demonstrate the need to focus on one activity at a time.

Wheel Of Misfortune

Observe how behaviours on the road can increase or decrease chances of survival.

Who’s To Blame?

Reinforce the need for all road users to take care and responsibility.

During your visit, some exhibits may be down for maintenance or not available due to the size of the venue. Thanks for your understanding!