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Team DUI visits EHS
story by Officer Sheppard

Inexperience is a leading cause of crashes among teen drivers. Traditionally, the only way for new drivers to gain experience was to practice in the family car with a parent, or to incur the cost of a driver’s education instructor. This often leaves new drivers with limited time behind the wheel and feeling uncertain about their driving skills. In an effort to be more proactive for our students, Ephrata Area School District recently hosted the SIMulator.

The SIMulator lets you drive safely under many diverse and adverse conditions, including snow, fog and heavy traffic. It allows you to feel first hand how alcohol impairs your ability to steer and brake, and also shows the danger to you when other drivers are impaired. With it’s real dashboard, steering wheel and driver’s seat, the SAFETY SIMulator provides realistic, hands-on experience.  Training on the SIMulator helps individuals gain confidence in their ability as a driver and develop an appreciation for safety.

The lessons in safe driving and the effects of impairment learned by a teen’s experience with the Safety SIMulator will have a positive impact upon the participants future decisions—and help prevent risky behaviors, hopefully saving lives.