I'm a pro driver /over the road .can u send me more info on how this system works at gillian_bryanmcdilda@msn.com
A driver training simulator that works
· By: Drivers.com staff
· Date: 2000-05-18
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How good are simulators that run on the home computer?
The answer, of course, depends on the quality of the computer program. Some are little more than games. Others, especially in these days when steering wheels and joysticks provide positive feedback, convey a distinct feeling of reality and can serve as a useful adjunct to training programs. Many private pilots, for example, have benefited greatly in the early stages of their training from Microsoft Simulator and other similar software programs.
One of the latest driving simulators that is far more than a game is Profiler, jointly developed by SouthPeak Interactive, SAS Institute, and Profile Associates. Profiler, in fact, is an interactive software program to evaluate and train drivers. It's a diagnostic tool that measures decision-making skills, scanning abilities, and reaction times while maneuvering the trainee through a realistic driving environment.
In the words of a company representative: "Profiler provides a low-cost solution to driver training that produces visible results in the driver's performance on the job."
Minimum requirements are a Pentium II computer, preferably with 64 megabytes of RAM, running Windows 95 or 98. The program also requires any direct input, force feedback steering wheel with accelerator and brake pedals.
A measure of the program's sophistication is that it can assess the scanning abilities of drivers by measuring how they react to various objects as they appear in various positions on the screen. While much of the pioneering work was done with the law enforcement sector, the program's promoters see great opportunities in driver education among teenage drivers and the trucking industry.
The program got its start with funding from the U.S. National Institute of Health. During the development work, highway patrol cadets were used as experimental subjects and the data gained from their reactions in the lab were compared with data gathered on a real-life test track.
"Profiler is being used by more and more people, especially people who study
and teach driving. The more data we gather, the better we'll understand how
people drive-and eventually we'll save lives," a spokesperson said.
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bryan, on Monday, 26. October 2009 at 12:02 PM
SCANeR, on Sunday, 28. June 2009 at 02:45 PM
dont hesitate to visit our website http://www.scanersimulation.com
the software is used all over the world by so many universities, research centers, and driver training institute.
for sure, you will find the right configuration software that will fit your need.
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udaman, on Saturday, 27. June 2009 at 01:31 AM
I NEED SIMULATION
rkcy3008, on Tuesday, 26. May 2009 at 12:24 PM
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MIKE RAHMAN, on Thursday, 09. April 2009 at 09:18 AM
I HAVE FREEWAY DRIVING DISCOMFORT, I NEED THIS SOFTWARE TO DESENSETIZE MYSELF, HELP
Tosin, on Monday, 06. April 2009 at 05:57 AM
Hi,
My 3D-driving school 5.1 software is not working fine with my Logitech G25 steering wheel. Can you help me or recommend a better driving trainer software to me? email: tosinadegbuyi@yahoo.co.uk Regards.
DK, on Thursday, 26. February 2009 at 11:31 AM
Thanks Bart for the links to driver simulation web sites. It's very valuable
kamah, on Friday, 20. February 2009 at 04:51 PM
i know a downlodabal can i dont know if it will help it called squadinteractive.com but it only gives you 4 levels in the game and you must but it,
Bart, on Thursday, 19. February 2009 at 08:21 AM
Hi
Have a look at http://www.inrets.fr/ur/sara/Pg_simus_e.html for a overview of driving simulator systems.
Most of these systems are a bit more than just a PC+screen. General idea seems to be that you need a wide field of view (scanning, intersections)and a decent interface (wheel, pedals, indicators etc in the correct position) to learn how to drive
josh, on Thursday, 13. November 2008 at 01:17 PM
im 15 years old i live in california and i just got my learners pemit im happy
Admin, on Thursday, 14. August 2008 at 10:18 AM
Sciberras
Check out www.Viragesimulation.com and
http://www.doronprecision.com/novice.html
sciberras, on Tuesday, 12. August 2008 at 05:22 AM
Hi,I have a driving school and I want to buy a driving simulator.can you help me pls? emal: sherwood@onvol.net
Thanks
Charles du plessis, on Tuesday, 12. August 2008 at 02:03 AM
I live in Australia and am very interested in assessing the Profiler driving software, does anyone know where we can purchase a copy. my e-mail address is cdp@geosim.com.au.
Thank you very much
sunil bhadbhade, on Thursday, 31. July 2008 at 11:34 AM
may i get the price of profiler along with his address
Typhani, on Monday, 16. June 2008 at 12:48 PM
Hello I just am wondering is there one that works that ou can download it and play? please email me at typhanismith21@gmail.com thanks
Admin, on Saturday, 17. May 2008 at 11:38 AM
Have to try this. It's a race game but could have all kinds of neat uses.
Aaron, on Saturday, 17. May 2008 at 08:17 AM
There is a game called Midtown Madness 2 (Don't let the name trick you). It has a feature called Cruise, which allows you to drive around two decent size maps of San Francisco and London. These maps allow the driver to be in traffic situations; which include Traffic Lights, Roundabouts and Stop/Yield signs.
It is a release from Microsoft Game Studios and you can use the game with a Force Feedback Steering wheel.
Since the game has been out for a few years, it is very cheap to purchase.
May I stress that it is not a Learning simulator, its more of a realistic driving simulator.
Aaron.
Admin, on Sunday, 27. April 2008 at 10:11 AM
As far as we know there is no good driving simulator for your desktop PC.
There are good flight simulators out there, but its a lot easier to make a flight simulator than a driving simulator.
helen, on Saturday, 26. April 2008 at 02:13 PM
how can i go bout purchase
Linda, on Tuesday, 22. April 2008 at 07:09 PM
Everyone seems to be asking the SAME question.
WHERE DO WE PURCHASE THIS?
Please let us know.
Thank you.
omgwow.com, on Tuesday, 18. March 2008 at 01:33 PM
look up omgwow.com XD
GRACE, on Saturday, 09. February 2008 at 08:31 AM
is there any software for logictech g25 which can be used in driving school
sjeffery, on Friday, 14. December 2007 at 08:11 PM
I too am looking for a PC based driving simulator. Can anyone point me to one that works? Thanks, Steve
julz, on Wednesday, 28. November 2007 at 09:20 AM
no comment
Jeff Beacham, on Tuesday, 06. November 2007 at 05:55 AM
I am interested in a driving simulator for my daughters to practice on. Is there a trial version of this available?
jeff, on Monday, 22. October 2007 at 09:37 PM
how do u try the simulator? plz tell me thanks
Deirdre, on Sunday, 14. October 2007 at 06:20 PM
Hi everyone just a message to say this website rocks!So do I
NANA BOATENG, on Saturday, 22. September 2007 at 05:32 AM
I NEED A DRIVERS FOR MY HP LAPTOP
HENDRIK, on Thursday, 30. August 2007 at 11:26 AM
WE ARE LOOKING FOR WINDOWS 98 2ND EDITION DRIVERS FOR A HP 530 LAPTOP MODEL NO GJ269AA.
THANKS
helen, on Saturday, 25. August 2007 at 10:36 PM
i am looking for driving simulation software that will work on my pc - where can i get it
Antonius, on Sunday, 03. June 2007 at 11:41 PM
I am a police doctor dealing with traffic medicine, I am looking for a driving simulation program that fit to personal computer or another simple computer hardware. I hope to have any information about this...Thanks
Pierro Hirsch, on Sunday, 11. March 2007 at 04:15 PM
For information regarding driving simulation, visit viragesimulation.com
Tom, on Sunday, 04. March 2007 at 04:12 PM
Hi. Well I am very interested in this software. Where can I possibly find this product? Please email me at brandoninthalangsy@yahoo.ca Thank you
Harry, on Friday, 12. January 2007 at 09:50 AM
I am I driver ed instructor. May I receive more info on this? I have new computer and steering wheel w/ pedals. What do I need to get this software?
Jeanette, on Friday, 15. December 2006 at 10:45 PM
regarding the above question,to answer me personally please email elsker_soz@hotmail.com
thanks
Jeanette, on Friday, 15. December 2006 at 10:44 PM
I wish to learn how to drive, I am a 40 year old female living in South Austrlia, I never learnt to drive as a teen and was hoping to practice at home on the pc before even taking to the streets. Does anyone know of a driving instructor simulator or a driver learner instrctor simulator programme?
ben, on Saturday, 04. November 2006 at 09:57 PM
where can the software be download/purchased? Is it compatible with logitech's new G25?
ron, on Friday, 27. October 2006 at 10:52 PM
is it easy to drive
Benethus, on Wednesday, 16. August 2006 at 05:23 AM
Hi There
I am a namibian. I am concerned with increasing accidents on our national roads. Driveways aren't as safe as it used to be in the past.
I wish I could contribute to implementing better
solutions to road safety by introducing a drive simulator as to allow young and unexperienced drivers to practice on and build up their confidance...
