Arrive Alive Tour
Monday November 4 - 10am - 4pm - Outside in the Ben Alexander Student Center
UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour uses a high-tech simulator, impact video, and a number of
other resources to educate individuals and communities about the dangers of texting
while driving. The distracted driving simulator allows participants to experience,
in a controlled environment, the potential consequences of texting and driving.
Participants get into an actual vehicle (with battery disabled and car immobilized) and put on a virtual reality headset. Sensors are connected to the vehicle’s gas/brake pedals and steering wheel, enabling the participant to experience drugged driving without the real-life consequences. Upon exiting the vehicle, each participant is handed a mock citation detailing the ramifications of their simulation, as explained by a facilitator. An external LED monitor is set-up near the vehicle, showing what the driver is experiencing in their simulation in real time. The program incorporates an event survey on Android tablets. This survey gauges participants knowledge and experience in relation to texting while driving before and after they use the simulator. The program now features our new Animated GIFs program! This not only gives your participants a keepsake to always remember to drive S.A.F.E (Sober and Free of Electronics), but they can share the GIFs on social media and spread the word about this important topic.
