New Technology Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) has developed a customised driving simulator incorporating Indian road conditions in association with industrial partner M/s FAROS Simulation System Private Limited. The simulator has the necessary accessories e.g. steering, accelerator, clutch, and gear box, brake etc. with 135 degree screen display which give the real feel of actual road environment with realistic Indian road infrastructure. It has various electronic sensors and mechanical elements to interface with the simulation system and the accessories that simulate road graphic realistics along with engine noise. The simulator also generates different controlled road side obstacles or hazards as observed generally on our roads for which drivers have to sense and react while driving. The simulator focuses on the effective evaluation of driver, and at the same time helps to simplify the procedure for driving test. The simulator would be useful for the measurement of driving traits in Indian traffic conditions and also will be helpful to highlight which type of training is required for a particular drivers. This information was given by Minster of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
