Developing a Validation Methodology for Educational Driving Simulators and a Case Study

Authors:
Hatice Sancar;Kursat Cagiltay;Veysi Isler;Gizem Tamer;Neslihan Ozmen;Utkan Eryilmaz
Affiliations:
Computer Education and Instructional Technology Department, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey 06531;Computer Education and Instructional Technology Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 06531;Computer Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 06531;Software Management Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 06531;Institute of Applied Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 06531;Department of Information Systems, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey 06531
Venue:
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Part IV: Interacting in Various Application Domains
Year:
2009

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a methodology for validating driving simulators in terms of simulator usability. The methodology was used to validate a truck simulator designed for training truck drivers about economic fuel consumption. The participants were eight truck drivers. Interview and observation methods were used to gather data. The results of the study showed that drivers did not have difficulty to recognize the parts of the driving simulator. Also, they stated that driving the simulator was easy. However, they said that they had some difficulties to use some systems of the simulator.