Driver simulator unveiled in Texas

June 24, 2002
Heralding highway safety as the group's top priority, the Texas Motor Transportation Assn. (TMTA) has unveiled its state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind driver simulator and mobile classroom as part of its Sharing the Road Safely – Texas Style program. The simulator and mobile classroom is a result of a partnership between the association that represents the Texas trucking industry and the Texas DOT, TMTA
Heralding highway safety as the group's top priority, the Texas Motor Transportation Assn. (TMTA) has unveiled its state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind driver simulator and mobile classroom as part of its Sharing the Road Safely – Texas Style program.

The simulator and mobile classroom is a result of a partnership between the association that represents the Texas trucking industry and the Texas DOT, TMTA said. TMTA chairman Bob Gillikin told industry and government officials that the project demonstrates a commitment on the part of the trucking industry to help make Texas highways safer for everyone.

"Trucking has a substantial investment as well as a tremendous responsibility when it comes to safe operations on our highways," Gillikin said. "We believe a project like this simulator and a program such as this illustrates our commitment to helping everyone be safer as they travel throughout our state."

The mobile classroom includes interactive computer-based training and a full-motion driver simulator developed by I-Sim of Salt Lake City.

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