Snowplow drivers, hone your skills with simulator training that mimics winter road conditions. This two-hour training uses state-of-the-art technology to prepare drivers to handle potentially dangerous situations without being involved in an actual accident.
The simulator includes a 180-degree view screen with realistic graphics, a steering wheel, fans, horn, turn indicators, mirror and seat adjustments, an interactive dashboard, and other controls. Trainers can create an unlimited combination of hazardous situations involving weather, traffic, and road conditions to test drivers’ responses.
Offered by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program, this training was developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Cost: $125
Dates and locations
This training is two hours long. Four time blocks are available at each location on each of the dates listed below: 7:00–9:00 a.m., 9:15–11:15 a.m., 12:15–2:15 p.m., and 2:30–4:30 p.m.
- December 2, 3, and 4, 2024—Stearns County Highway Department, 455 28th Ave. S, Waite Park
- December 2, 3, and 4, 2024—Blue Earth County Public Works, 35 Map Dr., Mankato
- December 5 and 6, 2024—Otter Tail County Highway Department, 601 West Holdt St., Battle Lake
- December 5, 6, 9, and 10, 2024—Carver County Public Works, 11360 Highway 212, Cologne