2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Using simulators to Train and Assess Drivers – A focus on Category C simulators Brussels, 28 January 2010 Patrick Marcet Director, Promotrans, France

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 2 Content Presentation of PromotransPresentation of Promotrans  Key figures  Key figures  training areas  training areas The driving simulatorThe driving simulator  State of the market  Why a simulator?  Introduction to the THALES simulator  Instructors’ assignment, profile and preparation Training activities and use of the simulator  National legal framework: arrêté ministériel  2009 training & activities figures  Constraints  Conclusion

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 3 Key Figures National training association in transport and logistics National training association in transport and logistics Established in 1966 Established in training centres nationwide 30 training centres nationwide 570 permanent staff 570 permanent staff 3,000,000 hours of training per year 3,000,000 hours of training per year 43,000 people enrolled (trainees, apprentices, students) 43,000 people enrolled (trainees, apprentices, students)

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 4 Training areas Driving (Driving licence C, D, CPC driver) Driving (Driving licence C, D, CPC driver) Transport management (CPC manager) Transport management (CPC manager) Logistics Logistics Passenger transport Passenger transport Maintenance of trucks and utility vehicles Maintenance of trucks and utility vehicles Safety Safety

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 5 Breakdown of Training Activities

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 6 State of the French market The driving simulator 16 top-of-the range driving simulators nationwide 6 Fixed simulators AFT: 1 AFT: 1 AFPA: 2 AFPA: 2 (Ministry of employment) Vocational schools: 3 Vocational schools: 3 (Ministry of Education) 10 Mobile simulators Promotrans: 1 Promotrans: 1 AFT: 9 AFT: 9 TRUST300 0TRUST300 0 THALESTHALES

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 7 1 THALES TRUST3000 = Top-of-the range mobile driving simulator with Promotrans since January 2001 Lille Rouen Caen Renne s Toulouse Montpellier Carpentra s Orléans Vendôme PARIS Metz Saint Brieuc Nantes Bordeaux Arras Saint Quentin Marseille Annecy Le Havre Rei ms Donzère Meaux Lyon The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 8 The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 9 Why a simulator? - Necessity to be in keeping with a rapidly-evolving road freight transport industry - Necessity to comply with European safety requirements - Necessity to adopt a more fuel-efficient driving - Necessity to facilitate professional integration through exercises based on real-life driving situationsdriving situations - Necessity to improve the image of the road freight sector - Necessity to attract young people to the sector - Necessity to take action with regard to the shortage of truck drivers in Europe The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 10 Presentation of THALES TRUST Top-of-the range mobile simulator with Promotrans since January Top-of-the range mobile simulator with Promotrans since January In compliance with Directive 2003/59 Faithful reproduction of the HGV driver’s environment by projecting images Faithful reproduction of the HGV driver’s environment by projecting images (town, country, mountains, traffic, weather) visible through the windscreen and in the external rear-view morrors in the external rear-view morrors - Faithful reproduction of the dashboard, engine noises and realistic gear changes - Dynamic parameters (acceleration and deceleration) The driving simulator

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2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 12 Instructor’s assignment 1 instructor dedicated to the simulator and 2 other instructors for replacement 1 instructor dedicated to the simulator and 2 other instructors for replacement Use of CREX software: tool for creating training exercises enabling instructors to achieve training objectives Use of CREX software: tool for creating training exercises enabling instructors to achieve training objectives Instructor’s preparation 1-week training by THALES 1-week training by THALES Hands-on practical training & self-training Hands-on practical training & self-training Instructor’s assignment, preparation and profile The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 13 Training objectives of the driving exercises  Fuel-efficient driving (eco-driving)  Anticipating danger  Improving road safety  Coping with emergency situations Each exercise includes the following parameters  Objective of the exercise  Vehicle type and load  Weather conditions  Traffic scenarios  Evaluation criteria Training objectives The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 14 Instructor’s profile Category C or EC, D or ED driving licence Category C or EC, D or ED driving licence A vocational certification as HGV driver A vocational certification as HGV driverOR A BEPECASER (qualification for teaching driving) A BEPECASER (qualification for teaching driving)OR 5 years driving experience 5 years driving experience ICTs skills and competences (Intelligent Transport System) ICTs skills and competences (Intelligent Transport System) Self-sufficient, showing initiative Self-sufficient, showing initiative The driving simulator Instructor’s assignment, preparation and profile

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 15 National legal framework Training activities and use of the simulator Recommendations set out in the Arrêté ministériel (enforcement order from the Ministry) of January 3, 2008 CPC drivers CPC drivers - Initial qualification: 10 hours of practical training including 4 hours on simulator - Periodic training: 2 hours of practical training including ½ hour on simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 16 Training activities and use of the simulator 438 trainees trained on simulator438 trainees trained on simulator 438 trainees trained on simulator in 2009

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 17 Use of the simulator Training activities and use of the simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 18 Use of the simulator: Learning outcomes The driving simulator

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 19 Constraints The driving simulator Total cost = 1 million euros (simulator, trailer and tractor) Total cost = 1 million euros (simulator, trailer and tractor) 3-year maintenance contract with THALES = €60,000 3-year maintenance contract with THALES = €60,000 Simulator insurance cost per year = €12, Simulator insurance cost per year = €12, Tractor and trailer insurance and maintenance plus fuel costs = €755 per week Tractor and trailer insurance and maintenance plus fuel costs = €755 per week A 15-minute driving exercise requires 3 hours of preparation work A 15-minute driving exercise requires 3 hours of preparation work Both installation and disinstallation of simulator in training centres require a whole day Both installation and disinstallation of simulator in training centres require a whole day

2010 Driver Competence Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Page 20 Conclusion The driving simulator The simulator is indispensable: To meet the needs of a rapidly-moving road transport sector To meet the needs of a rapidly-moving road transport sector To encourage fuel-efficient driving To encourage fuel-efficient driving To improve drivers’ learning pathway and professional integration To improve drivers’ learning pathway and professional integration To analyse trainees’ learning outcomes To analyse trainees’ learning outcomes To assess individual driving performance To assess individual driving performance Under theTrain-the-Trainer Programme for CPC Driver Periodic Training Instructors we recommend a 5-day training on the use of the simulator

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