Tailgating Scenario Safety Training Device And Methods
First Claim
1. A driver training device comprising:
- a driver training apparatus comprising at least one taillight assembly including at least one brake light for simulating a brake light on a motor vehicle; and
a motive device attached to the said driver training apparatus, the motive device enabling motion of the driver training apparatus along a track upon which a motor vehicle can be driven.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a driver training device that can be utilized to simulate the back of a moving vehicle. The training device can be utilized in a driver training program to help students learn proper distancing and how to avoid dangerous tailgating practices. A device can include a driver training apparatus comprising a taillight assembly that includes brake lights and/or other features to simulate the back of a moving vehicle. A training device can simulate the back of one or two vehicles, and can be powered by attachment to a lead vehicle or alternatively to a movable track. In addition, a training device can be adjustable to simulate a variety of differently sized vehicles and can be easily broken down into component sections for simple storage and transport.
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21 Claims
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1. A driver training device comprising:
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a driver training apparatus comprising at least one taillight assembly including at least one brake light for simulating a brake light on a motor vehicle; and a motive device attached to the said driver training apparatus, the motive device enabling motion of the driver training apparatus along a track upon which a motor vehicle can be driven. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A driver training device comprising one or more aspects of the embodiments described herein, or variants thereof.
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13. A method of training a driver of a motor vehicle comprising:
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moving around a test track a driver training device comprising a driver training apparatus comprising at least one taillight assembly including at least one brake light for simulating a brake light on a motor vehicle, and a motive device attached to the said driver training apparatus, the motive device enabling motion of the driver training apparatus along a track upon which a motor vehicle can be driven; and
the driver training device simulates the back of a vehicle;evaluating the performance of a vehicle following the driving training apparatus around the test track, the evaluation including determination of distance or relative speed maintained between the driver training apparatus and the following vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method comprising one or more aspects of the embodiments described herein, or variants thereof.
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