What is a driving simulator?

How it works?

In this article, we will take as an example the OSCAR simulator, Automatic Driving Lessons Redditch the Rousseau car driving simulator . Rest assured, from one brand to another, the basic functionalities remain the same.

A driving simulator is equipped with an ergonomic seat (sport on certain versions), the settings of which are identical to a standard driving school vehicle. For more realism, the seat reproduces the vibrations of the engine as well as the roughness of the road.

For a feeling as close as possible to a scenario, the steering wheel reproduces the force feedback.

The OSCAR simulator is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox (some driving schools offer a learning module on an automatic gearbox) as well as a sensitive crankset. These accessories provide sensations similar to those of a classic car.

The presence of 3 HD screens ensures a wide field of vision. The realism of this environment allows a better understanding of cross traffic.

To avoid being disturbed by outside noise, the simulator is used with headphones. This accessory guarantees an optimal experience in total immersion.

Have you checked your blind spot? Attention, you are filmed. A webcam placed at the top of the main OSCAR screen monitors your every head movement.

What are the main advantages of learning to drive on a simulator?
 

1.     Using a driving simulator considerably reduces stress and makes it easier to focus on technique (engage or disengage, shift then change gear, etc.) which can seem complex when you've never touched a steering wheel! ;

2.     Learning to drive on a simulator is an excellent way to optimize your lessons since the vehicle is not subject to external conditions (traffic jams, bad weather, darkness, etc.);

3.     Taking lessons on this educational tool guarantees your safety and that of users 100% since it is a scenario;

4.     Learning to drive on a simulator reduces your apprehension of reality , Automatic driving lessons Birmingham ladies so you will be less freaked out when the time comes to get into a driving school vehicle;

5.     By promoting the gradual acquisition of the right gestures, the simulator helps you become more autonomous. And who says less driving hours says less expensive license! Do you follow us?

6.     Driving on a simulator offers new situations impossible to create in traffic such as a light turning orange, a pedestrian crossing, etc. 

7.     Finally, a simulator will never make you feel like you're not very good at yelling "But what are you doing!? Disengage! You see that you are going to stall. 

How many hours can I spend on a driving simulator?

Since the decree of July 16, 2019, the driving time on a simulator has increased. Today, it can represent up to 50% of the minimum hourly volume in driver training.

• Concretely, within the framework of a traditional course on a manual gearbox, the time dedicated to learning to drive on a simulator can be up to 10 hours (out of the 20 hours minimum).
• If you have chosen to pass your license on an automatic transmission, the maximum hourly volume on the simulator corresponds to 6 hours (out of the 13 hours required).
   

What educational objectives can we achieve using the simulator?

1. As a reminder, the initial assessment is a compulsory passage. The simulator allows you to estimate your abilities objectively and safely!
2. The simulator meets a second prime objective: that of learning the basics of driving! Thanks to this tool, identifying the controls, starting and stopping, operating the steering wheel quickly becomes child's play.
3. With the driving simulator, you can more easily cross decisive headings such as learning to circulate in built-up areas, identify priorities, cross roundabouts, Automatic Driving Lessons  make a niche, take other users into account and overtake.