Driver education system and method for training in simulated road emergencies

摘要

The “Reality Driver Education System” (RDES) combines different friction surfaces of an outdoor driving training area which extends a minimal length of 600 feet, and further comprises waterjet hazards and computer-generated, “augmented reality” images. RDES may be performed with the actual personal vehicle owned by driver or used in his/her employment. Several field devices and sensors integral to the training area send signals to a portable computer, which generate a variety of augmented and real driving hazards, including “water curtains,” to a head-mounted display worn by the driver. The driver/trainee drives the vehicle through various stages and simulations, thus exposing him/her to challenging emergency situations. Failing to perform proper maneuvers will likely result in losing control of the vehicle and probable spin-outs or sliding. Applying adequate steering, braking, and/or acceleration corrections will result in successful execution of each scenario.