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‘It would prevent a lot of accidents’: proposed bill to ban use of phone with hands while driving advances
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Loogootee hosts virtual reality driving simulator
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTHI) – The stage of the high school auditorium is getting ready for the school play. But Tuesday folks from the PEERS foundation parked a
Distracted Driving Simulator
Check out this cool video below! https://peersfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/news-coverage-1-30-20.mp4

Hard facts in fun environment
Thursday, January 16, 2020 By Randy M. Cauthron, Managing Editor Orlo Azul, with the PEERS Foundation, served as the game show host as part of


Metro Detroit teens simulated texting while driving – it didn’t go well
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – “Have you ever texted and driven?” asked the instructor. “We’re all guilty of it – which by the way, you just
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Hard facts in fun environment
Thursday, January 16, 2020 By Randy M. Cauthron, Managing Editor Orlo Azul, with the PEERS Foundation, served as the game show host as part of
Thank you for the wonderful job Mike and his team did. The students really enjoyed the presentation. I heard many positive comments and they seemed very engaged. I also appreciate the fact that your team did a great job being on time and setting up.
Thank you so much for having PEERS Foundation come work with our students at Laurens District 55 High School. It was a once in a lifetime experience and we know our students learned so much from the opportunity.
I had a very very pleasant experience with the staff from Peers. The augmented reality really gave our students a great experience to be behind the wheel and see the effects of driving while distracted, whether it was a phone or others talking and commenting. I definitely enjoyed the experience and I know the students did as well.
I just wanted to share how much fun our students had with the texting and driving simulator event. The presenters were knowledgeable, engaging and very talented in their presentation to the students.
The activity was certainly an eye opener for our students. While there is no substitute for actual experience and learning, the augmented reality program takes things to a whole new level. Our students came out buzzing.
I honestly didn’t know how our students would respond to this opportunity. This major issue is too important, and the offer was too good, to turn down. I actually teach a Bible class later in the school day, so I asked for feedback from students who had experienced the simulation, and I received enthusiastically positive responses. One unanticipated outcome — the 10% discount on insurance when a student participates — only sweetened the feedback. Please keep up your great work with an issue
The children we really engaged and enjoyed all of the reactions they experienced while driving the vehicle. The students were able to learn it wasn’t as easy to text and drive as they thought, along with the dangers and consequences texting causes.
This was a win, win for all parties. The staff of PEERS Foundation had a great rapport with our students. The texting and driving experience is a must for all new drivers.
The students took the experience seriously. While in the simulator, they tried their hardest to avoid obstacles and saw firsthand the effects of distractions. They also enjoyed watching their fellow students spectacularly mess up.
Our kids were highly engaged and the information was well received. I appreciated it so much and hope we can have another outing next school year!