Conference Proceeding

The Development and Evaluation of a High Fidelity Simulator Training Program for Snowplow Operators

Authors
  • David L Strayer (University of Utah, Salt Lake City)
  • Frank A Drews (University of Utah, Salt Lake City)
  • Stan Burns (Utah Department of Transportation, Salt Lake City)

Abstract

We report the results of a pilot training program incorporating highfidelity simulation developed for snowplow operators. Ratings of user acceptance of the training were very high, with drivers of all levels of experience indicating that the training helped them prepare for several issues critical to the safe and efficient operation of a snowplow. In the 6-month period following training, the odds of getting in an accident were lower for the group of drivers who received training compared with a matched control group who did not receive it. In addition, the data indicate that fuel efficiency was greater for the trained drivers than for the control group.

How to Cite:

Strayer, D. & Drews, F. & Burns, S., (2005) “The Development and Evaluation of a High Fidelity Simulator Training Program for Snowplow Operators”, Driving Assessment Conference 3(2005), 464-470. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/drivingassessment.1199

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Published on
30 Jun 2005
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