Constable Ed Jouwstra shows off their newest teaching tool at the Brighton OPP Detachment. The distracted driving simulator will be on display at community events to help teach people about the consequences of driving while impaired or distracted. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)
Northumberland Detachment Commander Inspector Brian O’Holloran says this simulator will allow officers to get their point across about the consequences of distracted or impaired driving in a safe environment.
He says the number of crashes and deaths caused by distracted driving will continue to increase unless they nip it in the bud.
East Northumberland Secondary School Grade 13 student Rebecca Clapp took a turn on the distracted driving simulator and says she would never drive while impaired or distracted because she’s seen the consequences first hand.
ENSS student Rebecca Clapp takes her turn on the distracted driving simulator. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)
Clapp says the drunk driver who caused the accident died and her family member has had long-term struggles ever since.
Allie Osmond tries out the virtual reality goggles at the Brighton OPP Detachment. The simulator was set up to make her feel like she had a .04 blood alcohol content while trying to walk a straight line. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)
Brighton Deputy Mayor Laura Vink talks on her phone while being put through the paces on the distracted driving simulator. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)
Dante Battilana looked down to answer his ringing phone and then proceeded to crash in his test of the distracted driving simulator at the Brighton OPP detachment. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)
