in roadway, vehicle and component design studies, especially in the human factors of driver information and assistance systems, product usability and driving safety. DriveSafety simulators are also widely used in laboratories engaged in medical, psychological and other human sciences research, to explore factors that influence safety on the road.

Building on its success in the research market and advances in driver performance measurement, DriveSafety products have been readily adopted in clinical assessment and rehabilitation applications, where driving simulation is making a significant impact. The company’s simulation-based clinical tools were developed with the help of Clemson University and expert clinicians in driver evaluation and rehabilitation. DriveSafety clinical systems help health care professionals in their assessment of clients’ fitness-to-drive and provide engaging activities to can often facilitate recovery of sensory, cognitive and motor functions that underlie and are critical to safe driving.

Susan Pierce of Adaptive Mobility Services is a widely acclaimed expert in driver rehabilitation and has embraced DriveSafety simulators as an effective tool for use by therapists, including Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRSs). She and many others have provided expert guidance and real-world feedback to help shape DriveSafety’s effective tools for clinical practice.