“Students organised in pairs were provided two experiences on the simulator,” said Ken Engsmyr of Parkes Rotary.
Students from Trundle Central School recently spent time learning about the effects of alcohol, drugs, and distractions when they experienced a driving simulator.
The effect of distraction is demonstrated by asking a driver to maintain control of a vehicle while being distracted by text messages, trying to pick up an object from the cabin floor, and taking selfies. The participant experiences how it’s difficult to maintain control of a vehicle when distracted.
After trying to drive the simulator when distracted, Trundle Central student, Harry said “It’s much harder to drive while distracted because you are not focusing on the road anymore.”