Polar vortices have conjured a whole new concept of cold recently, with parts of the US being dominated by sub-zero temperatures for a considerable stretch of time. Some might recall from high school science class, that “cold” is just an abstraction; and that what we perceive as cold is actually an absence, to some degree, […]
Growing up in the northern mid-west, you’re used to a variety of adverse weather conditions; blizzards, hail, tornados – I’ve seen it torrentially rain on one side of town and bright, clear and sunny on the other side of town just a few miles away. One phenomenon not greatly accustomed in the area I grew […]
So with another Thanksgiving and the subsequent spree of store bargains in the books, let’s take a look at some things to be thankful for this year. Turn signals. This, like many things, is something to be grateful for year round. Everyone should be thankful when other drivers are apt to […]
Baby it’s cold outside. It may not be the coldest it can be yet, but with Thanksgiving just a couple of short weeks away and Christmas not long after that, winter and all the weather that comes with it, is well on its way. Unlike the hordes of visiting relatives who will be making their […]
In previous blogs we’ve mentioned the line of 3-dimensional PC driving simulators available through our very own Aplusb Software, called SimuRide. With our this installment we’re going to delve more into the different versions of SimuRide Aplusb offers and how specifically they can aid you with your driver education. For commercial driving instructors, Aplusb […]
Aplusb Software prides itself on the pursuit of highlighting the importance of strong driver education and helping to advance that edification through a variety of tools, including their own written test review programs Road Rules and CDL Manual and the PC driving simulator, SimuRide, available for both Professional and Home use. That is why SimuRide.com […]
Anyone who has taken Driver’s Ed in the US in the last 30 years has probably heard the adage, “10 and 2” at least once. Looking at the steering wheel and picturing a clock, you’re supposed to place your hands on the wheel in the approximate location where 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock would be, […]
While it doesn’t put you in the driver’s seat, as a simulator would, this 2 dimensional truck program, operated with keyboard arrows certainly simulates real truck-reversing frustration. For other simulation, check out the truck driving simulator used in beginner and commercial driving schools or the home driving simulator (but this one is just automatic car). In the […]
We received a 3D model of the SimuRide seat and frame using Google SketchUp. The screen capture software is not so smooth, but you get the idea.