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Arguably one of the most exciting times in a young teenager’s life is the acquisition of their driver’s license. But for families that are constantly on the go or who have limited time, finding the time to take a formal driver’s education course can be difficult. Moreover, finding the time to practice with mom or dad can also be a challenge.
The AplusB Software Company has created a solution for these kinds of situations. Their SimuRide Home Edition is a simulator for home driving practice. It provides hands on driving simulation in a safe environment.
The benefits to a home driving simulator are many. Not only does it eliminate the possibility of accidents occurring while practicing but it also saves on fuel costs and wear and tear on the vehicle. In addition, you can practice on your own time and not have to schedule practice time with a parent.
Traffic accidents remain the largest cause of death among teenagers between the ages of 15 to 19. Having the ability to negotiate difficult or dangerous situations comes from experience and this simulator will allow your young driver to practice driving in a wide variety of situations.
Some of the skills that can be practiced while using the SimuRide simulator include:
- Accelerating and decelerating
- Passing a moving vehicle
- Parallel parking
- Reacting to road obstacles both moving and stationary
- Turning and reversing using mirrors and signals
- Merging onto highways
- And more
An important add-on to the SimuRide package is the alcohol goggles. These goggles simulate the effects of being under the influence of alcohol while driving. This is an important lesson for teenagers who believe that their driving won’t be affected by alcohol. The goggles simulate reduced alertness, confusion, visual distortion, depth and distance distortion, double vision and more.
There is no doubt that teenagers can benefit from additional practice time while learning how to drive, and the SimuRide package is an ideal way to obtain that practice in a safe fashion.