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Alternative Title:Snowplow Simulation Training Study;CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES : Illinois Center for Transportation Series No. 11-077;
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Abstract:This report evaluates simulation training of IDOT snowplow operators to improve IDOT snow and ice removal
operations. Specifically, it assesses a drivers’ evaluation of snowplow simulation training immediately after
training in fall 2009 and again after the snow season in spring 2010. The report includes the supervisors’
assessment of the simulator training after the snow season and a description of conventional training at the
district level. Also included are an estimated cost analysis of the simulation training and the estimated cost of
behind-the-wheel training, a review of the accident records of snowplow drivers who participated and who did
not participate in the simulation training, and a review of reports from other states on simulator training. Results
show favorable driver evaluations after the fall training but less positive evaluations after the snow season.
Supervisor evaluation of simulation training was generally favorable. As presently conducted, simulation training
appears more costly than conventional training. Finally, and consistent with most of the literature, no conclusive
findings on driver performance were found when comparing drivers whose training included simulation to drivers
whose training did not include simulation. Multiple reasons for this finding are provided in the report.
Suggestions for future study are provided.
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