Development and Effectiveness Verification of the Contextual Hazard Perception Test for Skiing

ABSTRACT A Contextual Hazard Perception Test for Skiing (CHPT‐S) was developed to assess the hazard recognition ability of recreational skiers during skiing. A total of 92 video clips, filmed across 11 ski resorts, were presented to 100 young adult skiers with varying skill levels. This process led to the selection of 30 scenarios. Advanced skiers demonstrated significantly quicker response times in recognizing hazards compared to novice skiers, and there was also a significant difference in response accuracy between the two groups. The final multinomial logistic regression model demonstrated that the CHPT‐S could differentiate skiers with different skill levels. The findings emphasize the significance of hazard perception skills in skiing, indicating that these tests can assist skiers in improving safety awareness and decreasing accidents.