TRAINING TRANSFORMED

Explore the future of driver training with insights on VR, AR, AI, and more (plus news, events, and cutting-edge sims).

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THE REALITY REPORT

Stay in the loop with our latest driver training breakthroughs - and see what’s shifting into gear next in virtual simulation.

How Our Simulators Lead the Way in Driver Training

At DoT, we’re redefining what’s possible in driver education. Whether it’s a compact chair-based system or a full-scale bus simulator, our solutions are built to adapt.

Amanda

Jun 30, 20252 min read

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3D Scanning Is Transforming Bus Training: Inside Our Latest Full-Bus Capture

We recently completed a full Hyperscape 3D scan of an entire bus, creating a precise digital twin for VR simulator training. This high-detail scan captures every component, enabling more accurate pre-trip learning, portable at-home training, and safer, more confident new drivers. It’s a major step forward in modernizing bus operator training.

Technology

Jeff Rayner

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Why We Build Simulators for Every Space, Budget, and Vehicle

One Size Doesn’t Fit All From a single seat to a rolling lab; here’s how we’re making driver training more accessible, adaptable, and...

Simulator

Jeff Rayner

Jun 14, 20253 min read

Verbal Judo: The Secret Weapon for Smarter, Safer Bus Driver Communication

When it comes to training professional drivers, we focus heavily on the technical pre-trip inspections, mirror checks, maneuvering, and defensive driving. But the reality is, some of the most difficult challenges our drivers face aren’t mechanical—they’re verbal . Dealing with frustrated passengers, impatient motorists, or even just stressed-out colleagues requires just as much skill as navigating a tight corner. That’s where Verbal Judo comes in. A cartoon image showing a p

Knowledge

Jeff Williams

Jun 1, 20252 min read

Reinventing the Roadeo: Why Virtual Training Is the New Standard

The Virtual Roadeo by Drivers of Tomorrow brings the iconic bus operator competition into a digital format. Practice real-world maneuvers, cone layouts, and scoring systems, anytime, anywhere. It’s safer, more accessible, and perfect for both new trainees and seasoned drivers. No weather delays, no equipment limits, just focused, repeatable skill-building in a dynamic virtual environment.

Simulator

Jeff Rayner

May 30, 20252 min read