Sascha Schulze cannot see what he is doing. He has to feel the gear lever and change gear by touch, but he still grips the steering wheel resolutely with both hands. When he accelerates, goes round a corner and during braking, he experiences the force of gravity which pushes and pulls him. Sascha Schulze has been blind since birth. During his everyday life, a guide dog shows him where to go, today he is placing his trust in the BMW instructor who is sitting next to him in the vehicle and calmly telling him what he should do next. BMW Driver Training provides the opportunity for this unusual opportunity at the Munich Airport training site. There’s lots of space to move around and the vehicle is equipped with pedals on the passenger side. This scenario provides the perfect framework for an unforgettable driving experience. (more…)
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Driving experience for visually impaired drivers at BMW Driver Training
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Holden provides 75 cars for emergency training
GM Holden will provide 75 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for emergency skills training on the Gold Coast later this week.
A combination of VE Commodore sedans, VZ Commodore wagons and WM Statesman and Caprice models will be used by ARRO for the Australasian Rescue Challenge 2008 from 6-8 June. When new, these vehicles would have an estimated retail value of approximately $3 million. (more…)