UNHCR awards Jellylearn a contract to create Hazard Perception clips to improve road safety.

Following a report by Transport Research Laboratory’s collision investigation team analysing UNHCR’s road traffic incidents worldwide, one key recommendation was to introduce hazard perception testing and training to improve road safety. UNHCR then conducted an extensive review of suppliers to deliver a solution that met their requirements. Jellylearn’s evidence-based approach and unique experience of creating high-quality animated content that tests the cognitive understanding of this key driving skill were key factors in their decision to appoint Jellylearn.

The UNHCR fleet comprises over 10,000 vehicles, of which partner organisation drivers use a high proportion. With this volume, road crashes constitute a significant threat to the health and safety of UNHCR personnel, partners, Persons of Concern, and the local communities in which they operate. Additionally, having vehicles out of action or personnel incapacitated by injury immediately reduces the organisation’s capacity to fulfil its mission. Improving road safety is therefore of utmost importance. 

This project will focus on developing scenarios to tackle the most serious examples that were highlighted in the report by TRL, where there were fatalities and serious injuries as a result of the collisions. Research indicated that high-risk drivers or driving were contributory factors in 80% of the cases. By demonstrating good practices and adopting a Safe Systems Approach, the knowledge transfer process within this programme, which is integral to the UNHCR mission, will inevitably lead to safer roads for all.