OBJECTIVE: adapted motorsports in rehabilitation, assistive technology affect functional independence, well being, and quality of life.
METHODS: 4 Components:
1) Driving Simulator with adapted steering wheel and hand controls
2) DOT approved driving software
3) driving skills school with braking and lane changing exersizes
4) oval track experience with hand controls and followed up with delivering message of Freedom, Hope and Inspirational road map to recovery with newly injured - hospitalized patients...followed up with Psychological Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS)to assess the effects of the program on functional independence, as well as quality of life.
RESULTS: participants report a positive impact following the event and PIADS showed highly positive results in participants' competence, adaptability, and self-esteem scores with greatest impact on the adaptability score...
DISCUSSION: There is no scientific literature on adapted motorsports in rehabilitation, despite their ability to participate using assistive technology. We showed that using appropriate safety measures, training and assistive technology, physically challenged can participate in motorsports with profound effects. This provides a unique perspective to addressing psychological issues using assistive technology
METHODS: 4 Components:
1) Driving Simulator with adapted steering wheel and hand controls
2) DOT approved driving software
3) driving skills school with braking and lane changing exersizes
4) oval track experience with hand controls and followed up with delivering message of Freedom, Hope and Inspirational road map to recovery with newly injured - hospitalized patients...followed up with Psychological Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS)to assess the effects of the program on functional independence, as well as quality of life.
RESULTS: participants report a positive impact following the event and PIADS showed highly positive results in participants' competence, adaptability, and self-esteem scores with greatest impact on the adaptability score...
DISCUSSION: There is no scientific literature on adapted motorsports in rehabilitation, despite their ability to participate using assistive technology. We showed that using appropriate safety measures, training and assistive technology, physically challenged can participate in motorsports with profound effects. This provides a unique perspective to addressing psychological issues using assistive technology
Trained Drivers Drive Down Costs
Studies by the Universities of Utah, Iowa and Arizona (in conjunction with the Utah DOT, Iowa DOT and Arizona DOT) show that drivers who receive simulator training have:
Reduced accidents
Reduced accident cost
Higher fuel efficiency
Reduced training time, less need for on-the-road instruction.
Customers report accident frequency and severity has decreased by as much as 20% or more. They achieved these improvements, regardless of their years of experience. It also enabled them to select better recruits.
83% improvement in preventable accidents after simulator training — these results speak for themselves
.–Don Streuber, President and CEO, Bison Transport
Backing procedures
Intersection analysis situations
Urban driving situations
Steering exercise
Day and night conditions
Test track environment for vehicle handling around turns, higher speeds
Dirt road – up and down grade handling
Off road surfaces – varying terrain types
Option: Customized local scenarios (fee-based)
Instructors guide the process with tightly synchronized replay views, including 2D and 3D, to provide immediate and detailed performance feedback.
Studies by the Universities of Utah, Iowa and Arizona (in conjunction with the Utah DOT, Iowa DOT and Arizona DOT) show that drivers who receive simulator training have:
Reduced accidents
Reduced accident cost
Higher fuel efficiency
Reduced training time, less need for on-the-road instruction.
Customers report accident frequency and severity has decreased by as much as 20% or more. They achieved these improvements, regardless of their years of experience. It also enabled them to select better recruits.
83% improvement in preventable accidents after simulator training — these results speak for themselves
.–Don Streuber, President and CEO, Bison Transport
Backing procedures
Intersection analysis situations
Urban driving situations
Steering exercise
Day and night conditions
Test track environment for vehicle handling around turns, higher speeds
Dirt road – up and down grade handling
Off road surfaces – varying terrain types
Option: Customized local scenarios (fee-based)
Instructors guide the process with tightly synchronized replay views, including 2D and 3D, to provide immediate and detailed performance feedback.
Overall, the implementation of simulation-based training has saved Schneider National millions of dollars.
–Don Osterberg, Vice President of Safety, Schneider National
As an industry leader in simulation training, L-3 DPA has successfully:
Trained over 15,000 professional drivers, achieving a demonstrated reduction in accidents.
Trained 2,200 personnel for the US Army.
Trained 8,000 drivers for United Rentals.
Trained employees of more than eight state transportation departments, plus other state and local agencies.
Proven curriculum for your industry including:
Circles of influence
Space, speed and fuel management
Adverse conditions
Emergency maneuvers
Shifting techniques
Implement a comprehensive training solution at your facility with:
Interactive Multimedia Instruction
Electronic Classrooms
Customized Curriculum
Simulation Training
Documentation and analysis
