Here you'll find links to research articles on the effectiveness of simulation training as well as articles on safety.
Research Articles
Low Cost PC Simulation Technology Applied To Novice Driver Training - "The study reported herein suggests that a low cost PC based simulator may have the potential of providing training in skills required for safe driving."
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The Role Of Simulation In A Staged Learning Model For Novice Driver Situational Awareness Training - "Providing the right training experience at the right time, to foster cognitive development resulting in situational awareness, is thus the challenge in training program development. And this is where appropriate simulation presents unique advantages as a complement to traditional classroom and behind-the-wheel techniques to enhance novice driver training."
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Design Of A Guidebook For The Acquisition And Use Of Driving Simulator For Training Transit Bus Operators - "Most trainers feel that simulator training validates defensive driving techniques taught in the classroom. All respondents believe that the simulator training provides an excellent opportunity to experience a hazardous situation without actually being in a hazardous situation."
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Preliminary Results, Simulator Based Training To Reduce Costs - "Several years of statistics will have to be compiled and researched before we know for sure if the training has a lasting effect on county drivers. However, almost two years of statistics have indicated that the average trend line has begun a gradual down turn and we still have over 70 counties to train."
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Safety Articles
Selecting and Training Employees for Driving Company Vehicles - " Motor vehicle accidents, both on and off the job, have far-reaching financial and psychological effects on employers, employees, co-workers, and affected family members. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive fleet safety program should be a vital part of your company’s safety culture."
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Get The Most From Employee Training - Simulation is a robust, effective training tool. It allows a trainee to interact with a replica of a real-world situation, environment, process or system. Learning occurs when the trainee observes the outcomes to these inputs, refining performance over time.
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News Story Articles
Experts: More Training Needed For Teen Drivers -"the current requirement of six hours behind the wheel training and 50 hours of parent supervision is not enough."
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