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Introducing the pdrive system®

The ultimate video and data capturing solution

This innovative system developed in conjunction with Test & Training International revolutionises road safety training, training for instructors, professional drivers, novice drivers and other road users both on the road and at the road safety training centre.

The pdrive system® is a compact system that records and analyses all relevant driver and vehicle data objectively. It is used to improve the individual´s driving ability for all kinds of target groups from learner drivers to professional and racing drivers.

The pdrive system can be used for driver education, driver assessment, safety training, driver monitoring, research, and vehicle testing.

The pdrive system® is used in several research Naturalistic Driving studies to record, monitor and analyse driving behaviour in an unobtrusive way and used as in the VEDR (Video Event Data Recorder) mode.

PROLOGUE Video

The pdrive system® is also used for the brandhouse No1 Taxi Driver Campaign South Africa. It is used as a documentation and analysis tool within this advanced driver training and competition event.

The brandhouse Number One Taxi Driver Campaign - started in 2004 - is such an initiative striving to enhance road safety by addressing and rewarding road safety amongst minibus taxi drivers in South Africa!

No1 Taxi Driver Video

For more information about the campaign, visit the projects´ website underhttp://www.arrivealive.co.za

The System

The pdrive system consists of several hardware parts which can be installed and removed in minutes in any kind of vehicle.

Main unit

The main pdrive system unit includes a number of important components, these include:

• an advanced high accuracy GPS receiver which can measure up to 20Hz position and speed
• a very high quality video recording system, which can record full DVD quality video at between 2 and 8Mbit/s
• a 3 axis digital accelerometer capable of accurate measurements of braking rates, acceleration and cornering forces
• a comprehensive data collection system that can measure and store information from a combination of internal and optional external sensors
• a radio system that can be either used to communicate with a (optional) radio controller, or other pdrive system units
• a forward facing high resolution video camera
• a rechargeable battery pack
• a backlit graphical LCD display

Driver display

The driver display unit is intended to be mounted in front of the driver so it is clearly visible when driving, it includes a dot matrix display to show the driver any required information and a row of high brightness LEDs. There are 6 red LEDs which can be customized according to any variable. On the very right or left LED bar there are two arrow-shaped green LEDs. To the left of the LCD is a miniature camera that typically points towards the drivers face.

Example: Developing a smooth driving style

LEDs show the lateral accelerataion, e.g. being activated from left to right. The more LEDs are active, the higher the lateral force. Thresholds can be customized, e.g. all LEDs are active when 0,5g lateral acceleration is reached.

Handheld controller

The wired controller is a small handheld unit that can he used to operate most modes of the main pdrive system unit. The unit comprises 12 buttons and a confirmation LED which lights when a button is pressed. The wired controller unit plugs into the rear of the main pdrive system unit.

It is possible to mark several situations with a small handheld control. The marked situations can be replayed and analyzed directly after the drive or at any later date. Thus, a trainer or coach has a perfect feedback tool.

The keyboard of the handheld control can be programmed individually to classify marked situations and categorize good as well as critical behavior of the driver.

The system can also be set to start an interesting scene some seconds before the marked situations so one can see how situations developed. The time lag starting the video before the actual marking can be customized from 0 to 30 seconds.

Accessory parts

The pdrive system can be equipped with additional sensors, such as OBD II connectors, steering wheel angle sensors or pressure sensors.

Also additional external cameras can be used.

Further information on the pdrive system can be found at pdrive-system.com