Snowfighter Simulator Training (Reno)

This course is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – FULL
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – (3) SEATS AVAILABLE (12:15pm-2:15pm)

The course fee is $350 for local agencies and $500 for others.

Course Summary:

Snowfighters will be prepared to be safe, efficient and before it snows! L3Harris’s simulator will be visiting and is available for 2-hour sessions using state-of-the-art technology.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the definition of Decision Based Driving.
  • Familiarization with the driving simulator.
  • Understanding what affects our decision making process.
  • The positive effects of good decision making, along with Crash Statistics.
  • Understanding the acronym SMART as a basis for Decision Based Driving.
  • Improving hazard awareness levels by using proper scanning/searching techniques while plowing the road.
  • Identifying and properly assessing hazards.
  • Understanding the effects of changing vehicle dynamics while plowing safely.
  • Understanding proactive vs. reactive driving.
  • Utilizing alternate driving strategies (Speed/Space management).
  • Expecting the unexpected: possible white outs.
  • Completing the computer based training covering Safe Plowing.
  • Demonstrating competency in decision driving by successfully showing improvements with the PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER final drive.

Registration:

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Payment:

The non-refundable registration fee is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.

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If paying by check, forward your enrollment email to whomever completes training purchases.  Please send checks payable to Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., Airport Plaza Office Building, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 264, Reno, Nevada 89502, Attn: Tracey Smith.

For questions, please email [email protected].

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