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Attorney General Greg Zoeller, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, and AT & T partnered today to show students at North Central High School the dangers of texting while driving through the use of a driving simulator.
The simulator experience allows a student to be seated in a stationary car that is connected to sensors enabling the driver to use the steering wheel and pedals while wearing virtual reality goggles. The driver then navigates a virtual road course while being asked to send and receive text messages in real time on a mobile device, The driver’s performance on the road is shown to the audience on a monitor outside the car.
“It is critical that we educate young drivers to practice safe driving habits from the time they first get behind the wheel so that they can avoid putting themselves and others at risk,” said Superintendent Dr. Nikki Woodson.
Students today at North Central had the opportunity to experience the simulator, and to learn first hand about the dangers of texting and driving.
