The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) in partnership with State Farm®, and the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program purchased and developed a DUI Simulator Program to combat underage drinking and educate youth about the dangers of drinking and driving and distracted driving. The DUI Simulator Program allows students to experience various driving conditions while safely operating a computer generated driving simulation system. The DUI Simulator mimics the difficulties drivers will encounter at various blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. Since the kick-off event in the fall of 2010, the DUI Simulator has traveled to every high school in the state and has visited several colleges and universities and attended other special events. As of December 15, 2015, almost 30,000 individuals have been able to take part in the simulated drinking and driving experience. The DUI Simulator Program places an emphasis on encouraging youth and the public to make good decisions while behind the wheel and throughout life.
