DRIVING SIMULATION COURSE

Class 3, 3A Learner Drivers are required to complete at least 5 practical driving lessons to book for Simulator Course. Learner drivers will not be permitted to book or take the practical driving test until they have successfully completed simulator training. The practical driving test must be taken within two years of Simulator course completion.

Learner drivers in Singapore can book the modules and obtain information on the applicable fees and slot availability from the following driving centres:

BUKIT BATOK DRIVING CENTRE

  • Address: 815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5, Singapore 659085
  • Phone: 1800 666 8888
  • Website: https://info.bbdc.sg/

COMFORTDELGRO DRIVING CENTRE

SINGAPORE SAFETY DRIVING CENTRE

  • Address: 2 Woodlands Industrial Park E4, Singapore 757387
  • Phone: 6482 6060
  • Website: https://ssdcl.com.sg/

Simulator training provides learner drivers with a realistic, experiential, and immersive driving experience without putting them on the road. Learner drivers will also have the chance to practise defensive driving in a safe and supervised environment.

Learner drivers will go through various on-road scenarios to learn how to better navigate and react to various road conditions and risks. The course scenarios are based on the top ten causes of traffic accidents that result in injuries, such as high-speed cornering on expressways, cyclists in blind spots, and driving in wet weather conditions.

DRIVING SIMULATOR TRAINING

The simulator training consists of three modules. Before taking their practical driving tests, learner drivers must complete all three modules. Each module lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Learner drivers go through three modules of Simulator training in which they drive on simulated roads under various conditions that simulate potential road hazards. They will also have the opportunity to practise defensive driving in a safe and supervised setting.

Learner drivers will go through a variety of on-road scenarios to better navigate and react to various road conditions and risks. The course scenarios are based on the top ten causes of injuries in traffic accidents, such as high-speed cornering on expressways, cyclists in blind spots, and driving in wet weather conditions.

This allows them to improve their ability to recognise and respond to potential road hazards in a controlled and safe environment. This helps driving learner improve their defensive driving skills.

 

Learner drivers will not be permitted to take the practical driving test* until they have successfully completed simulator training.

*The practical driving test must be taken within two years of course completion.

Content of CDC Car Simulator Lessons

The 3 compulsory CDC Car Simulator Lessons for class 3/3A costs $26.54 each after GST, irregardless of time. You are only required to bring you Identification Card for the sessions. There is no dress code, but i do suggest that you wear covered shoes. The simulator room is air-conditioned, but of a tolerable temperature.

You can only attend CDC Car Simulator Lessons after 5 practical car lessons. For car learner with private instructor, your private instructor need to update the system after 5 practical car lessons are completed so that you can book your CDC Car Simulator Lessons. You can use your CDC account(Account number starting with P) that you opened with CDC for your theory tests (BTT and FTT).

All the Car simulator machine can be set to auto or manual. The workers there are very friendly, so do not worry if it’s your first time there. There are 6 cars around the simulator room, one of which will be assigned to you. Similar to a car, you will have to press on the brakes to start the engine, then press a button on your left to let go of the handbrake. Fret not, you will be able to adjust the seat upwards/downwards, forward/backwards.

You will be seated facing 3 screens- one in front of you and the other two on both your sides, with the mirrors at the corner of the side screens. In the beginning of your first try, you will be given about 5 minutes to warm up to the car. The roads are mainly those at Clementi, near Ngee Ann Polytechnic and SIM/SUSS, Stevens and certain high-speed expressways. You will need to pay very close attention to the instructions given to turn and the speed limit given because there are other simulator cars around you as well, hence the instructions may get confusing.

There are various possible accident scenarios such as (to name a few):

  1. Turning left to enter a filter lane, but a cyclist is on your left blindspot
  2. Boxes on a truck falling off
  3. Car not giving way from minor lane entering major lane
  4. Car ahead of you stopping without warning (no signal)

In the event that you find yourself in an accident, the simulator will play back the moments before your accident, and provide tips on how to avoid the situation. You will not be continuing from the accident site.

It is mandatory to have one slot gap in between each simulator session because you may experience some nauseousness. While there is no pass/fail for the simulator sessions, it is best to take it seriously since the scenarios do happen in real life more often than not and this simulations can assist to better prepare you for the everyday roads.

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