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Chatham-Kent 17 Dover Street, Chatham, Ontario N7L 1S5

Driving Simulator

Practice weather, traffic, and emergency scenarios in a safe multi-monitor simulation lab.

DriveWise 180-degree driving simulator

Who it’s for: SafeStart students and drivers who benefit from scenario-based practice before or alongside in-car lessons.

The DriveWise simulator uses three monitors for a 180-degree view. Students practice with a wheel, pedals, and mirrors while instructors coach responses to snow, ice, congestion, emergencies, and more — without real-world risk.

What you can practice

  • Snow and ice conditions
  • Congestion and traffic pressure
  • Emergency response scenarios
  • Distracted and impaired driving education

What’s included

  • 180-degree multi-monitor driving view
  • Weather and emergency scenario practice
  • Instructor coaching during simulator labs
  • Distracted and impaired driving education scenarios

Good to know

  • The simulator mimics driving but does not reproduce vehicle motion or physical acceleration forces.
  • Simulation is a major component of the Ministry-approved SafeStart program.
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