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Research Articles

The Effectiveness of a Digital Game-Based Intervention on Hazard Perception and Visual Skills in Novice Drivers: A Single Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

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Pages 78-91 | Received 29 Nov 2022, Accepted 06 May 2023, Published online: 19 May 2023

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