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Title:

Virtual Snowplow Training: State of the Practice and Recent Research

Abstract:

Driving simulators are used in a variety of training applications, including training for automobiles, heavy trucks and off-road equipment. As more realistic training programs have been developed for simulators, a number of states have begun to use them to train snowplow drivers. Members of the Clear Roads winter maintenance pooled fund study are reviewing the effectiveness of their snowplow training programs, and wish to learn more about the use of simulators for snowplow training. This document summarizes the state of the practice for snowplow simulator training, specifically identifies ways that states are incorporating simulators into their training programs, and documents benefits that states have measured or quantified.

Source(s):

CTC and Associates LLC and WisDOT Research and Library Unit, prepared for Clear Roads Pooled Fund Study

http://clearroads.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/tsr-snow-plow-simulation.pdf

Date: 2008

Author:

Clear Roads

Keywords:


Maintenance vehicle
Winter maintenance
Benefits

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