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Rehabilitation simulators used for the rehabilitation of patients to help them recover their driving capabilities and assess their progress. These simulators frequently consist of a structure that resembles the main components of the front compartment of an actual vehicle; the structure includes a driver seat mounted on casters, a steering wheel, a gear shifter, doors, turn signals, brakes and accelerator pedals, and a horn. Driving training simulators are computerized devices with dedicated software that permits the user perform interactive operations such as steering, throttle and brake action, and activate turn signals. The training includes most of the actual operations performed with a vehicle, such as change of lanes, control of speed, and reading of road signals. The software program also assesses the performance of the driver during the virtual driving training (i.e., keeping in the appropriate lane, reaction times, attention deficit), and providing a printed report after each training session. Driving training simulators are mainly used for rehabilitation of patients who are recovering from diseases or accidents, permitting a faster recuperation of the driving capabilities. Dedicated training aids for both cars and trucks are available.
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