The Use of Simulation in Truck Safety Research, Driver Training and Proficiency Testing

Authors

• R. Wade Allen - Systems Technology, Inc. Hawthorne, CA
• Anthony C. Stein - Systems Technology, Inc. Hawthorne, CA

Topic

• Driver behavior
• Simulators
• Vehicle drivers
• Vehicle handling
• Education and training
• Simulation and modeling
• Research and development

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