Rollover
Simulator 
History of UGA's
Rollover
Frequently Asked
Questions
Place a Reservation
Request
Rollover Support
for Our Troops
Other Rollover Simulator
Links
The
History of GTIPI'S Rollover Simulator
Car
crashes are the NUMBER #1 KILLER
of people in every age group from 1 to 34. Seatbelt
use remains a serious safety concern as two out
of every three fatalities in Georgia involve unsecured
occupants.
GTIPI's Rollover Simulator, donated to The University
of Georgia by Ford
Motor Company and designed by Gober Brothers
of Dawsonville, demonstrates the importance of wearing
safety belts. After two years of development, it
made its debut as Georgia's first Rollover Simulator
on May 9, 1998 at the
Bill Elliot Racing Museum in Dawsonville, Georgia.
It simulates one of the most deadly motor vehicle
crashes, a rollover. There are three public safety
rollover simulators in Georgia: GTIPI,
Duluth
Police Department and
Coastal Area Traffic Enforcement Network (Contact: Luther Hires). There are also some other
developments that are an exciting part of GTIPI's
Rollover Simulator history.
Crash dummies Vince and Larry are placed in
the Ford Ranger pickup truck without wearing safety
belts. A 35 mph rollover crash is simulated and
the audience can observe the results of not being
properly restrained. Crash dummies are then buckled
in for a second simulation demonstrating the importance
of wearing safety belts in a vehicle.
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GTIPI'S
Rollover Simulator Supports Our Troops
In
Winter 2005, GTIPI was approached by U.S. Army FORSCOM
Chief Warrant Officer Rik Cox to see a Rollover
Simulator demonstration. When he arrived, he asked
if the Army could take video footage and specs on
the Rollover Simulator. A few months later in March
2006, GTIPI was again contacted. Officer Cox had
a new rollover simulator to show us. During a visit
to Fort Gillem, he demonstrated the first
Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer (H.E.A.T.) built
based on the design of GTIPI's Rollover Simulator.
The H.E.A.T. rollover uses a Humvee cab wherein
four soldiers and a gunner wearing full battle gear
are placed inside wearing their seatbelts and the
vehicle is rolled over. The training is designed
to reinforce the importance of wearing seatbelts
and help soldiers escape safely from a rollover
crash. Officer Cox shared that the leading cause
of accidental injury and death in the Iraq war zone,
as well as in all overseas war zones, is vehicle
crashes.
Since the initial H.E.A.T. prototype was built,
GTIPI has been approached by three additional branches
of the military (U.S. Marines, U.S. Army National
Guard and the U.S. Navy) to obtain information about
the Rollover. GTIPI is aware of at least three additional
H.E.A.T.s that have been built. Two of those H.E.A.T.s
have been sent to Kuwait
and Iraq.
As of April 2007,
more than 15,000 soldiers have been trained, and 31 HEATs have been built.
Pictured in front of the H.E.A.T. prototype at Ft.
Gillem are GTIPI's Andrew Turnage and U.S. Army
FORSCOM Chief Warrant Officer Rik Cox.
Officer Cox thanked GTIPI for sharing information
about the Rollover. GTIPI thanks the men and women
serving at Fort Gillem and in our armed forces around
the world. We are excited to have a part in carrying
the life-saving message of safety belts around the
world to keep our troops safe.
Numerous pictures, articles and facts about H.E.A.T.s
and the seriousness of vehicle injuries and rollovers
occurring in the military are available online.
Use your favorite search engine (Google, Yahoo!, etc.) and type in the
key words “Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer”
to find out more about H.E.A.T.s.
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Other Rollover Simulator Links
Other States With Rollover
Simulators
Alabama - Department of Public Safety
Alaska - Anchorage Police Department
Connecticut Department of Transportation - Division
of Transportation Safety
Florida Highway Patrol
Illinois State Police
Iowa State Patrol
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas - Tenneco Automotive
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Louisiana State Police
Maine Department of Public Safety
Massachusetts - Bedford Police Department
Michigan - Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
Montana - Respect the Cage
Oklahoma - Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
Pennsylvania State Police
Texas - "J" Regional Advisory Council
Wisconsin - Wausau Police Department
Other Countries with Rollover
Simulators
Canada, Alberta - Royal Canadian Mounted Police, K Division Traffic Services
Canada, Manitoba - Manitoba Public Insurance
Canada, Saskatchewan - SGI Traffic Safety Promotion
Germany, Oberlungwitz - Sachsenring Road Safety Training Centre
Japan, Tokyo - HERS, Inc.
Unusual Types of Rollover
Simulators
Kentucky Department of Agriculture - Tractor Rollover
U.S. Army FORSCOM - Humvee Rollover "H.E.A.T."
U.S. Department of Transportation - Passenger Train
"Rollover Rig"
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FAQ's
About GTIPI'S Rollover Simulator
Who
can reserve the Rollover?
Anyone can place a reservation for the Rollover
for events inside the State of Georgia. The Rollover
Simulator has attended hundreds of events such as
pre-prom programs, school events, community safety
fairs, Ghost Outs, press conferences and corporate
safety trainings
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the Rollover Simulator.
How does the Rollover work? What kind of demonstration
is it?
The Rollover Simulator is an actual 1995 Ford Ranger
pickup truck mounted on a trailer operated by hydraulics.
Two crash dummies are placed inside the vehicle
which is then rolled completely over. No one may
get inside the Simulator. It is not a "ride."
The Rollover Simulator is an educational presentation
about the importance of properly wearing seatbelts
and using booster and/or child safety seats. Each
presentation lasts about 20-30 minutes. The presentation
works best at safety-themed events with a published
or announced schedule of demonstration times.
Are there any special requirements?
A space about 45 feet long, or roughly the same
as a tractor-trailer is needed to park in. The Rollover
is 23 feet long, 8 feet wide and 9 feet high pulled
by a 1-ton crew-cab long-bed dually truck. The Rollover
must have at least a 40-foot diameter to park in.
This area is about the same size as ten standard
parking spaces, two rows of five facing each other
(see photo in History section above).
The Rollover turns completely over using hydraulics
powered by a gasoline engine. No electricity is
required. It is typically demonstrated in a parking
lot or large flat area due to the noise it creates,
the need for ventilation and the space it requires.
The Rollover can be operated inside of buildings
with adequate space and ventilation.
The Rollover cannot be operated in the rain, inclement
weather, or extreme temperatures (heat and cold).
If you are considering the Rollover as a key component
for your event GTIPI strongly encourages
you to reserve a date as early as possible, as well
as reserve a backup date in case of inclement weather.
What days and times are best?
Saturdays, as well as Tuesday through Thursday,
between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., work the best for
scheduling the Rollover at your event. The UGA Rollover
Simulator is based in Conyers, Georgia (metro-Atlanta)
and these days and times best allow for travel to
and from events. Events held on Holidays, Sundays,
and the first or last day of the week generally
have lower participation. However, GTIPI is flexible
and will make every effort to attend event requests,
based on staff and equipment availability.*
Spring (March-April) and Fall (September-October)
are the most requested times of the year for the
Rollover. It is recommended you plan ahead up to
one year in advance for events in these time periods.
How do I request the Rollover for my event?
The process of reserving the Rollover Simulator
follows the steps below:
1. Download and complete the Rollover Reservation
Request Form below.
2. Return the Form to GTIPI by FAX or email. A written
request is required.
3 . GTIPI will contact you within five business
days at one of the contact points you provide to
let you know your Form has been received.
4 . GTIPI will follow-up with you again before the
date of your event to confirm attendance of the
Rollover and staff.
*GTIPI's Rollover Simulator is reserved
on a first-come, first-served basis. GTIPI
will make every effort to accommodate requests as
our budget, staffing and equipment are available.
How soon should I make a request?
GTIPI recommends submitting your reservation request
between 45 days up to one year in advance of an
event that has a set date. However, you may
submit requests with less notice.
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Place
a Reservation Request
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO
READ THE FAQ's SECTION
Download
the Rollover Reservation Request Form
Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher required.
Don't have it? Click
here for a free download from Adobe.
OR
Fax a request on your agency/organization letterhead
including contact name and phone, date(s) of the
event, time(s) of the event, preferred setup and
take-down times, location (include street address,
city, state and zip), type of event and number of
persons expected to attend.
FAX
REQUESTS TO:
Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute
FAX: (678) 413-4293
