Pilot Programme to Enhance Driver Education
Motum Simulation, an Australian technology company, is launching its Learner Driver Schools Programme, offering immersive driving simulators to secondary schools across Australia. The initiative will be showcased at EDUtech Australia in Sydney this June.
Through this programme, students are introduced to high-fidelity, six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) simulators that replicate real-world driving conditions, including hazards and emergency scenarios, in a safe environment. Unlike traditional screen-based platforms, these simulators provide a fully immersive experience.
Steve Hoinville, Managing Director of Motum Simulation, stated, “Our simulation technology allows students to experience situations that would be impossible, unsafe or impractical to replicate in traditional driver education environments.”
Schools Embrace New Technology
St Joseph’s College Geelong has signed on as an early adopter of the programme, recognising the importance of driver education for young men, who are statistically at higher risk on Australian roads. Acting Principal Lisa Pope highlighted the benefits of the simulator in developing safe driving habits.
Motum Simulation is currently piloting the programme with select schools. Westbourne Grammar School is also exploring a trial, as the company aims to integrate its technology with existing curriculum priorities, such as Health and Physical Education, STEM, and Digital Technologies.
Live demonstrations of the simulator technology will be available at EDUtech Australia, providing educators with insight into how the simulators can enhance road safety awareness and student preparedness before they start learning on public roads.
The programme aligns with curriculum areas including Health and Physical Education, STEM, and Digital Technologies. It addresses resilience, risk awareness, and behavioural decision-making, which are essential for young drivers.
In addition to St Joseph’s College Geelong, other schools are showing interest. The programme is designed to better prepare students for real-world road conditions before they drive publicly.
As the programme progresses, Motum plans to expand its reach within the education sector, leveraging its experience in industries like emergency services, mining, and heavy transport to improve learner driver outcomes across Australia.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:57 am
