A top-of-the-range driving simulator

The paper refers to some problems of a top-of-the-range driving simulator that have been implemented in 27 EU members by Directive 2003/59/EC. The truck simulator from France, Finland, Germany and USA have been stressed. The Mark III Motion-Based Driver Training Simulator combines a fully operational truck cab with the latest digital simulation technology to create life-like training scenarios that improve driving behaviour and skill. Renault has built the simulator, which can offer several truck configurations (tractor, rigid, articulated) with different engine and equipment types. Additionally the TRUST 3000 simulator for Truck Driving Training and BUS 3000 simulator for Bus Driving Training were stressed. A top-of-the-range simulator may play the main role in many training areas, it is clear that the particular requirements of the driving industry must be considered in order to develop optimal cost-effective systems. Preliminary analysis shows that simulation can have a beneficial contribution in the areas of fuel efficient driving, emergency situations, poor weather driving skills, and learning the handling characteristics of different types of load. Authors have determined requirements on a top-of-the-ange driving simulators.