MPRI Selected to Provide Snowplow Driver Simulator Training for Nation’s Capital

(November 15, 2007) -- Washington, D.C., Snowplow Operators to Receive State-of-the-Art Training for First Time

ALEXANDRIA, Va., and WASHINGTON, D.C. — MPRI, a global leader in vehicle and maritime simulator products, services and turnkey training facilities, recently announced it will provide simulator-based training for snowplow drivers in Washington, D.C. Approximately 200 drivers of light and heavy snowplows will be trained on a TranSim VS IV simulator with software tailored specifically for the District of Columbia. This marks the first time that the district has offered simulator training to its snowplow operators.

“Since most snow events in the D.C. area tend to be moderate, with only a few inches of accumulation, it is difficult to provide snowplow drivers with the training they need to prepare for the major snowstorms we typically experience every few years,” said William Howland, director of the Washington, D.C., Department of Public Works. “In the past, we’ve tried training drivers using sand instead of snow, but we felt it didn’t offer a realistic learning experience. I am confident the simulator training will better prepare our drivers to handle the varied winter storms that we see here in D.C.”

MPRI is a leader in the field of snowplow simulator training, having taught employees of more than eight state transportation departments as well as several other state and local agencies. MPRI is the only company in North America with exclusive snowplow software, which includes various snowplow vehicle types and plowing scenarios. The TranSim VS IV simulator used for snowplow training offers approximately double the resolution of other simulators on the market, providing students a more realistic training environment. It also features six replay views, allowing for immediate and detailed performance feedback.

“I believe the department’s decision to seek out driver simulator training really demonstrates its dedication to the safety of its drivers and the residents of Washington, D.C.,” said Terry Tucker, senior vice president of MPRI. “I am confident the high degree of realism offered by our TranSim VS IV will give snowplow drivers the practical, most effective behind-the-wheel driving experience they need to prepare for the upcoming winter season.”

The software that will be utilized during training is customized specifically for Washington, D.C., and will include streets that are a mix of expressways, bridges, four-lane arterial streets, two-lane collector streets and single-lane residential streets. Local D.C.-area landmarks and street signs also add to the realism of the simulated environment. The training will feature both daytime and nighttime scenarios with varying conditions such as snow, fog and icy roads.

“I share Mr. Howland’s interest in this training program and look forward to seeing the results,” said Emeka Moneme, director of the D.C. Department of Transportation. “It requires a certain level of expertise to safely operate a snowplow. Allowing our drivers the opportunity to practice difficult scenarios in a risk-free environment will enhance their ability to safely plow under varied snow conditions. We have some drivers who have been with us for years, and others who will be plowing for the first time this year, and I feel that training on a simulator will be of great assistance to all of them.”

A recent study on snowplow simulator training found that this type of curriculum benefited all who used it, regardless of their level of experience. The study, conducted by David Strayer at the University of Utah, found that all drivers who received simulator training showed reductions in both the frequency and costliness of accidents, regardless of their years of experience operating a snowplow. Surveys also revealed that drivers of all experience levels found using the simulator helpful and recommended it as a standard part of driver training.

About MPRI
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, MPRI provides comprehensive and integrated programs that address training, education, leader development, organizational design and implementation, simulations, democracy transition, and emergency management across a broad spectrum of functional areas. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Justice and select international government agencies.

Learn more about MPRI at www.mpri.com.

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-- Posted on Thursday, November 15 2007