Abstract: The “Reality Driver Education System” (RDES) combines different friction surfaces of an outdoor driving training area which extends a minimal length of 600 feet, and further comprises waterjet hazards and computer-generated, “augmented reality” images. RDES may be performed with the actual personal vehicle owned by driver or used in his/her employment. Several field devices and sensors integral to the training area send signals to a portable computer, which generate a variety of augmented and real driving hazards, including “water curtains,” to a head-mounted display worn by the driver. The driver/trainee drives the vehicle through various stages and simulations, thus exposing him/her to challenging emergency situations. Failing to perform proper maneuvers will likely result in losing control of the vehicle and probable spin-outs or sliding. Applying adequate steering, braking, and/or acceleration corrections will result in successful execution of each scenario.

Abstract: The “Reality Driver Education System” (RDES) combines different friction surfaces of an outdoor driving training area which extends a minimal length of 600 feet, and further comprises waterjet hazards and computer-generated, “augmented reality” images. RDES may be performed with the actual personal vehicle owned by driver or used in his/her employment. Several field devices and sensors integral to the training area send signals to a portable computer, which generate a variety of augmented and real driving hazards, including “water curtains,” to a head-mounted display worn by the driver. The driver/trainee drives the vehicle through various stages and simulations, thus exposing him/her to challenging emergency situations. Failing to perform proper maneuvers will likely result in losing control of the vehicle and probable spin-outs or sliding. Applying adequate steering, braking, and/or acceleration corrections will result in successful execution of each scenario.

Abstract: The “Real Driving” driver education system combines specifically prepared surfaces of an outdoor driving training area preferably extending a length of approximately 600 feet and computer-generated, “augmented reality” images. This system requires the use of the actual vehicle owned by the trainee and/or used in his/her employment. Several field devices and sensors integral to the prepared area send signals to a portable computer, which can generate a variety of augmented and real driving hazards, including “water curtains,” to a head-mounted display worn by the driver. The driver/trainee will drive his/her vehicle through various stages and simulations, thus exposing him/her to challenging driving situations. Failing to perform proper maneuvers will result in losing control over the vehicle and probable spin-outs or sliding. Applying adequate steering, braking, and/or acceleration corrections will result in successful execution of each scenario.

Abstract: The invention provides material sampling devices and methods of using the material sampling devices. In a general aspect, the material sampling device includes a material sampling device including a rotator, an auger, and a sample containment tube. The rotator includes a rotating mechanism. The auger is attached to and rotatable by the rotating mechanism. A sample containment tube is constructed and arranged to receive the auger. The invention also provides kits useful for making the material sampling devices and using such material sampling devices for collecting and evaluating samples of a material.