Potter County has a nifty gadget giving employees a shot at driving without hitting the road. This driving simulator lets them hop behind the wheel and practice all things driving without facing any real-world hazards. Think of it like a video game but with a steering wheel and pedals, right at work! It’s a smart move. They brush up on their skills, imagine zipping down streets, and all without leaving the safety of their desks. It’s not just safe but a clever way to sharpen their instincts and reflexes like lightning.

The Texas Association of Counties is making the driving simulator available to county employees in an effort to reduce risk of vehicle accidents. State and local governments around the country are looking at ways of reducing their cost for employee health insurance and liability. The use of driving simulators is one such tool which can aid in keeping employees safe.

Vehicle collisions continue to be the leading cause of serious injury and death and insurance companies have consistently raised their premiums in an effort to offset costs associated with resolving these crashes. Any efforts to reduce the likelihood of a crash is viewed as a positive. Especially when you consider that the Texas Association of Counties is making the new driving simulator available for free to Potter County employees and will likely move the simulator around the state when all Potter County employees have completed the program.