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‘It would prevent a lot of accidents’: proposed bill to ban use of phone with hands while driving advances
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) – A proposed bill to ban the use of phones with hands while driving advanced on Tuesday. People from
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 visiting our school and helping to educate our students about distracted driving.
That crew that came in was professional and efficient. They did a great job with a serious topic while at the same time providing a unique activity that engaged the students.
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
We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both our students and teachers about both the presentation and the experience with your team. Our kid shad a great time, all while being educated.
It was a great success! We are hopeful that it will make a huge difference in distracted driving among the students who experienced the simulator, but also the kids that they tell about it.
Thank you for graciously providing our students with a driving simulation they will never forget. I’d especially like to commend your staff members, Cindy and Mike for demonstrating professionalism, friendliness and patience. Your generous offering of time, equipment and personnel will certainly assist our students int their lives out of school.
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.
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 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.
I just want to thank you so much for having the driving simulator come to Seymour High School this week. The students learned a lot from this experience. The feedback was more than positive!